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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,092.25, 312,008.52 and 141,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,092.25, 312,008.52 and 141,258.52 is: 194,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,092.25 : 312,008.52 = 141,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,092.25/312,008.52 = 141,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,092.25x = 312,008.52 × 141,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,092.25x = 44,073,861,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,073,861,762.59/226,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,937.52

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