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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,418.35, 312,552.66 and 152,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,418.35, 312,552.66 and 152,845.24 is: 210,990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,418.35 : 312,552.66 = 152,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,418.35/312,552.66 = 152,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,418.35x = 312,552.66 × 152,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,418.35x = 47,772,186,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772,186,330.34/226,418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,990.79

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