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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,913.76, 313,226.67 and 178,389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,913.76, 313,226.67 and 178,389.09 is: 246,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,913.76 : 313,226.67 = 178,389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,913.76/313,226.67 = 178,389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,913.76x = 313,226.67 × 178,389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,913.76x = 55,876,220,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876,220,625.03/226,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,244.30

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