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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,444.52, 312,507.43 and 188,653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,444.52, 312,507.43 and 188,653.16 is: 260,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444.52 : 312,507.43 = 188,653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444.52/312,507.43 = 188,653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444.52x = 312,507.43 × 188,653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444.52x = 58,955,514,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955,514,192.98/226,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,353.02

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