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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,146.26, 313,170.70 and 186,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,146.26, 313,170.70 and 186,159.50 is: 256,661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,146.26 : 313,170.70 = 186,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,146.26/313,170.70 = 186,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,146.26x = 313,170.70 × 186,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,146.26x = 58,299,700,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299,700,926.65/227,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,661.50

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