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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,269.48, 338,999.22 and 151,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,269.48, 338,999.22 and 151,162.14 is: 226,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,269.48 : 338,999.22 = 151,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,269.48/338,999.22 = 151,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,269.48x = 338,999.22 × 151,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,269.48x = 51,243,847,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,243,847,553.53/226,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,472.64

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