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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,315.51, 339,024.92 and 155,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,315.51, 339,024.92 and 155,063.05 is: 232,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,315.51 : 339,024.92 = 155,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,315.51/339,024.92 = 155,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,315.51x = 339,024.92 × 155,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,315.51x = 52,570,237,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,237,438.95/226,315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,287.39

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