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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,360.92, 311,982.66 and 165,802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,360.92, 311,982.66 and 165,802.89 is: 228,518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,360.92 : 311,982.66 = 165,802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,360.92/311,982.66 = 165,802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,360.92x = 311,982.66 × 165,802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,360.92x = 51,727,626,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727,626,657.89/226,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,518.36

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