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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,543.12, 312,168.82 and 175,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,543.12, 312,168.82 and 175,244.28 is: 241,480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,543.12 : 312,168.82 = 175,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,543.12/312,168.82 = 175,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,543.12x = 312,168.82 × 175,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,543.12x = 54,705,800,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705,800,099.35/226,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,480.74

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