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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,417.06, 312,729.58 and 165,066.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,417.06, 312,729.58 and 165,066.10 is: 227,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,417.06 : 312,729.58 = 165,066.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,417.06/312,729.58 = 165,066.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,417.06x = 312,729.58 × 165,066.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,417.06x = 51,621,050,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621,050,974.26/226,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,990.99

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