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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,540.32, 312,164.98 and 175,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,540.32, 312,164.98 and 175,241.53 is: 241,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,540.32 : 312,164.98 = 175,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,540.32/312,164.98 = 175,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,540.32x = 312,164.98 × 175,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,540.32x = 54,704,268,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,268,707.62/226,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,476.96

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