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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,092.75, 312,009.21 and 141,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,092.75, 312,009.21 and 141,259.02 is: 194,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,092.75 : 312,009.21 = 141,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,092.75/312,009.21 = 141,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,092.75x = 312,009.21 × 141,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,092.75x = 44,074,115,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074,115,235.57/226,092.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,938.21

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