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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,510.95, 312,257.71 and 149,901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,510.95, 312,257.71 and 149,901.71 is: 206,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,510.95 : 312,257.71 = 149,901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,510.95/312,257.71 = 149,901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,510.95x = 312,257.71 × 149,901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,510.95x = 46,807,962,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807,962,894.17/226,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,647.68

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