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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,883.04, 312,762.84 and 145,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,883.04, 312,762.84 and 145,202.28 is: 200,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,883.04 : 312,762.84 = 145,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,883.04/312,762.84 = 145,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,883.04x = 312,762.84 × 145,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,883.04x = 45,413,877,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,877,467.28/226,883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,164.27

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