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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,097.25, 312,015.42 and 141,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,097.25, 312,015.42 and 141,263.52 is: 194,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,097.25 : 312,015.42 = 141,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,097.25/312,015.42 = 141,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,097.25x = 312,015.42 × 141,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,097.25x = 44,076,396,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,396,523.48/226,097.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,944.42

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