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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,639.17, 312,827.99 and 151,187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,639.17, 312,827.99 and 151,187.49 is: 208,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,639.17 : 312,827.99 = 151,187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,639.17/312,827.99 = 151,187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,639.17x = 312,827.99 × 151,187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,639.17x = 47,295,677,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,677,853.91/226,639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,682.72

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