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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,301.58, 338,953.86 and 151,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,301.58, 338,953.86 and 151,069.32 is: 226,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,301.58 : 338,953.86 = 151,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,301.58/338,953.86 = 151,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,301.58x = 338,953.86 × 151,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,301.58x = 51,205,529,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205,529,141.58/226,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,271.20

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