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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,337.52, 312,228.66 and 153,744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,337.52, 312,228.66 and 153,744.15 is: 212,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,337.52 : 312,228.66 = 153,744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,337.52/312,228.66 = 153,744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,337.52x = 312,228.66 × 153,744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,337.52x = 48,003,329,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003,329,937.34/226,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,087.37

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