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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,508.56, 312,744.18 and 158,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,508.56, 312,744.18 and 158,676.04 is: 219,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,508.56 : 312,744.18 = 158,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,508.56/312,744.18 = 158,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,508.56x = 312,744.18 × 158,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,508.56x = 49,625,008,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,625,008,015.45/226,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,086.68

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