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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,540.82, 312,165.67 and 175,242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,540.82, 312,165.67 and 175,242.03 is: 241,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,540.82 : 312,165.67 = 175,242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,540.82/312,165.67 = 175,242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,540.82x = 312,165.67 × 175,242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,540.82x = 54,704,545,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,545,707.11/226,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,477.65

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