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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,417.35, 312,551.28 and 152,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,417.35, 312,551.28 and 152,844.24 is: 210,989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,417.35 : 312,551.28 = 152,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,417.35/312,551.28 = 152,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,417.35x = 312,551.28 × 152,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,417.35x = 47,771,662,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,662,852.63/226,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,989.41

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