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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,541.32, 312,166.36 and 175,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,541.32, 312,166.36 and 175,242.53 is: 241,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,541.32 : 312,166.36 = 175,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,541.32/312,166.36 = 175,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,541.32x = 312,166.36 × 175,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,541.32x = 54,704,822,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,822,707.29/226,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,478.34

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