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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,774,531.89, 312,781,758 and 171,022,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,774,531.89, 312,781,758 and 171,022,299.12 is: 235,884,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,774,531.89 : 312,781,758 = 171,022,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,774,531.89/312,781,758 = 171,022,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,774,531.89x = 312,781,758 × 171,022,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,774,531.89x = 53,492,655,375,955,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,492,655,375,955,456/226,774,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,884,757.12

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