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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,266.48, 338,994.72 and 151,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,266.48, 338,994.72 and 151,159.14 is: 226,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,266.48 : 338,994.72 = 151,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,266.48/338,994.72 = 151,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,266.48x = 338,994.72 × 151,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,266.48x = 51,242,150,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,242,150,339.74/226,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,468.15

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