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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,098.24, 312,122.88 and 141,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,098.24, 312,122.88 and 141,339.84 is: 195,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,098.24 : 312,122.88 = 141,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,098.24/312,122.88 = 141,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,098.24x = 312,122.88 × 141,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,098.24x = 44,115,397,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,397,919.54/226,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,116.06

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