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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,548, 312,305.76 and 158,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,548, 312,305.76 and 158,352.60 is: 218,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,548 : 312,305.76 = 158,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,548/312,305.76 = 158,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,548x = 312,305.76 × 158,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,548x = 49,454,429,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,429,090.98/226,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,295.59

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