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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,393.68, 312,519.06 and 152,822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,393.68, 312,519.06 and 152,822.16 is: 210,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,393.68 : 312,519.06 = 152,822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,393.68/312,519.06 = 152,822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,393.68x = 312,519.06 × 152,822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,393.68x = 47,759,837,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,837,790.37/226,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,959.24

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