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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,401.08, 312,121.24 and 180,616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,401.08, 312,121.24 and 180,616.08 is: 249,001.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,401.08 : 312,121.24 = 180,616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,401.08/312,121.24 = 180,616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,401.08x = 312,121.24 × 180,616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,401.08x = 56,374,114,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374,114,853.54/226,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,001.09

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