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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,188.97, 311,967.81 and 153,647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,188.97, 311,967.81 and 153,647.79 is: 211,916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,188.97 : 311,967.81 = 153,647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,188.97/311,967.81 = 153,647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,188.97x = 311,967.81 × 153,647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,188.97x = 47,933,165,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,165,956.11/226,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,916.46

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