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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,094.25, 312,011.28 and 141,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,094.25, 312,011.28 and 141,260.52 is: 194,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,094.25 : 312,011.28 = 141,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,094.25/312,011.28 = 141,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,094.25x = 312,011.28 × 141,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,094.25x = 44,074,875,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074,875,658.67/226,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,940.28

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