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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,904.68, 312,803.94 and 166,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,904.68, 312,803.94 and 166,368.52 is: 229,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,904.68 : 312,803.94 = 166,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,904.68/312,803.94 = 166,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,904.68x = 312,803.94 × 166,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,904.68x = 52,040,728,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,040,728,547.97/226,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,350.62

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