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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,379.50, 312,666.15 and 150,796.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,379.50, 312,666.15 and 150,796.78 is: 208,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,379.50 : 312,666.15 = 150,796.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,379.50/312,666.15 = 150,796.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,379.50x = 312,666.15 × 150,796.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,379.50x = 47,149,048,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149,048,635.00/226,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,274.37

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