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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,099.26, 312,018.18 and 141,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,099.26, 312,018.18 and 141,265.52 is: 194,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,099.26 : 312,018.18 = 141,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,099.26/312,018.18 = 141,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,099.26x = 312,018.18 × 141,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,099.26x = 44,077,410,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077,410,447.15/226,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,947.17

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