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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,411.12, 313,701.36 and 159,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,411.12, 313,701.36 and 159,529.16 is: 220,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,411.12 : 313,701.36 = 159,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,411.12/313,701.36 = 159,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,411.12x = 313,701.36 × 159,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,411.12x = 50,044,514,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044,514,451.66/227,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,061.86

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