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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,802.96, 340,013.75 and 151,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,802.96, 340,013.75 and 151,693.86 is: 227,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,802.96 : 340,013.75 = 151,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,802.96/340,013.75 = 151,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,802.96x = 340,013.75 × 151,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,802.96x = 51,577,997,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577,997,647.86/226,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,413.25

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