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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,885.04, 312,765.60 and 145,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,885.04, 312,765.60 and 145,204.28 is: 200,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,885.04 : 312,765.60 = 145,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,885.04/312,765.60 = 145,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,885.04x = 312,765.60 × 145,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,885.04x = 45,414,903,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414,903,756.77/226,885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,167.03

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