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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,546.97, 312,322.07 and 180,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,546.97, 312,322.07 and 180,762.12 is: 249,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,546.97 : 312,322.07 = 180,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,546.97/312,322.07 = 180,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,546.97x = 312,322.07 × 180,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,546.97x = 56,455,998,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,998,592.18/226,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,202.18

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