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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,341.27, 312,233.83 and 153,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,341.27, 312,233.83 and 153,747.90 is: 212,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,341.27 : 312,233.83 = 153,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,341.27/312,233.83 = 153,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,341.27x = 312,233.83 × 153,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,341.27x = 48,005,295,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,005,295,287.09/226,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,092.54

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