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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,360.17, 311,981.63 and 165,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,360.17, 311,981.63 and 165,802.14 is: 228,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,360.17 : 311,981.63 = 165,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,360.17/311,981.63 = 165,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,360.17x = 311,981.63 × 165,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,360.17x = 51,727,221,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727,221,065.68/226,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,517.33

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