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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,816.87, 312,953.88 and 190,655.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,816.87, 312,953.88 and 190,655.77 is: 263,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,816.87 : 312,953.88 = 190,655.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,816.87/312,953.88 = 190,655.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,816.87x = 312,953.88 × 190,655.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,816.87x = 59,666,462,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666,462,965.89/226,816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,060.08

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