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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,360.54, 312,396.15 and 145,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,360.54, 312,396.15 and 145,955.44 is: 201,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,360.54 : 312,396.15 = 145,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,360.54/312,396.15 = 145,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,360.54x = 312,396.15 × 145,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,360.54x = 45,595,917,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595,917,527.56/226,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,430.50

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