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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,181.86, 311,867.27 and 168,721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,181.86, 311,867.27 and 168,721.44 is: 232,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,181.86 : 311,867.27 = 168,721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,181.86/311,867.27 = 168,721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,181.86x = 311,867.27 × 168,721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,181.86x = 52,618,694,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,694,451.92/226,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,638.88

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