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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,174.40, 339,261.60 and 151,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,174.40, 339,261.60 and 151,330.40 is: 226,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,174.40 : 339,261.60 = 151,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,174.40/339,261.60 = 151,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,174.40x = 339,261.60 × 151,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,174.40x = 51,340,593,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340,593,632.64/226,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,995.60

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