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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,443.52, 312,506.05 and 188,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,443.52, 312,506.05 and 188,652.16 is: 260,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,443.52 : 312,506.05 = 188,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,443.52/312,506.05 = 188,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,443.52x = 312,506.05 × 188,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,443.52x = 58,954,939,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,954,939,783.04/226,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,351.64

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