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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,534.86, 312,157.44 and 175,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,534.86, 312,157.44 and 175,236.03 is: 241,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,534.86 : 312,157.44 = 175,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,534.86/312,157.44 = 175,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,534.86x = 312,157.44 × 175,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,534.86x = 54,701,230,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,230,520.56/226,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,469.37

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