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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,410.75, 312,322.03 and 183,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,410.75, 312,322.03 and 183,895.47 is: 253,674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,410.75 : 312,322.03 = 183,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,410.75/312,322.03 = 183,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,410.75x = 312,322.03 × 183,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,410.75x = 57,434,606,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,434,606,038.47/226,410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,674.38

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