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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,107.26, 312,029.22 and 141,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,107.26, 312,029.22 and 141,273.52 is: 194,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,107.26 : 312,029.22 = 141,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,107.26/312,029.22 = 141,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,107.26x = 312,029.22 × 141,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,107.26x = 44,081,466,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,466,252.25/226,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,958.21

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