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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,206.08, 313,298.28 and 154,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,206.08, 313,298.28 and 154,656 is: 213,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,206.08 : 313,298.28 = 154,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,206.08/313,298.28 = 154,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,206.08x = 313,298.28 × 154,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,206.08x = 48,453,458,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453,458,791.68/227,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,257.76

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