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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,394.68, 312,520.44 and 152,823.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,394.68, 312,520.44 and 152,823.16 is: 210,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,394.68 : 312,520.44 = 152,823.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,394.68/312,520.44 = 152,823.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,394.68x = 312,520.44 × 152,823.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,394.68x = 47,760,361,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760,361,205.39/226,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,960.62

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