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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,098.75, 312,017.49 and 141,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,098.75, 312,017.49 and 141,265.02 is: 194,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,098.75 : 312,017.49 = 141,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,098.75/312,017.49 = 141,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,098.75x = 312,017.49 × 141,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,098.75x = 44,077,156,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077,156,965.20/226,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,946.49

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