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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,193.76, 312,008.49 and 162,616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,193.76, 312,008.49 and 162,616.86 is: 224,311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,193.76 : 312,008.49 = 162,616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,193.76/312,008.49 = 162,616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,193.76x = 312,008.49 × 162,616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,193.76x = 50,737,840,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,840,937.14/226,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,311.41

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