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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,160.34, 311,785.98 and 185,181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,160.34, 311,785.98 and 185,181.42 is: 255,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,160.34 : 311,785.98 = 185,181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,160.34/311,785.98 = 185,181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,160.34x = 311,785.98 × 185,181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,160.34x = 57,736,970,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,736,970,987.26/226,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,292.21

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