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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,888.70, 312,874.33 and 150,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,888.70, 312,874.33 and 150,381.23 is: 207,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,888.70 : 312,874.33 = 150,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,888.70/312,874.33 = 150,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,888.70x = 312,874.33 × 150,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,888.70x = 47,050,426,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050,426,580.83/226,888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,372.28

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