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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,541.12, 312,166.06 and 175,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,541.12, 312,166.06 and 175,242.28 is: 241,477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,541.12 : 312,166.06 = 175,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,541.12/312,166.06 = 175,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,541.12x = 312,166.06 × 175,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,541.12x = 54,704,692,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,692,093.02/226,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,477.98

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