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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,442.96, 312,811.08 and 181,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,442.96, 312,811.08 and 181,419.92 is: 250,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,442.96 : 312,811.08 = 181,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,442.96/312,811.08 = 181,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,442.96x = 312,811.08 × 181,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,442.96x = 56,750,161,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,750,161,108.71/226,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,615.70

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