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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,784.48, 312,566.76 and 166,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,784.48, 312,566.76 and 166,226.72 is: 229,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,784.48 : 312,566.76 = 166,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,784.48/312,566.76 = 166,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,784.48x = 312,566.76 × 166,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,784.48x = 51,956,947,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956,947,295.83/226,784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,102.75

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