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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,542.12, 312,167.44 and 175,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,542.12, 312,167.44 and 175,243.28 is: 241,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,542.12 : 312,167.44 = 175,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,542.12/312,167.44 = 175,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,542.12x = 312,167.44 × 175,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,542.12x = 54,705,246,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705,246,094.80/226,542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,479.36

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