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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,192.26, 312,006.42 and 162,615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,192.26, 312,006.42 and 162,615.36 is: 224,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,192.26 : 312,006.42 = 162,615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,192.26/312,006.42 = 162,615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,192.26x = 312,006.42 × 162,615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,192.26x = 50,737,036,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,036,310.61/226,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,309.34

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