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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,095.75, 312,013.35 and 141,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,095.75, 312,013.35 and 141,262.02 is: 194,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,095.75 : 312,013.35 = 141,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,095.75/312,013.35 = 141,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,095.75x = 312,013.35 × 141,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,095.75x = 44,075,636,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,636,087.97/226,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,942.35

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