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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,858.83, 313,033.31 and 150,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,858.83, 313,033.31 and 150,259.15 is: 207,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,858.83 : 313,033.31 = 150,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,858.83/313,033.31 = 150,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,858.83x = 313,033.31 × 150,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,858.83x = 47,036,119,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036,119,285.75/226,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,336.52

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