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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,121.03, 339,258.96 and 141,779.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,121.03, 339,258.96 and 141,779.37 is: 212,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,121.03 : 339,258.96 = 141,779.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,121.03/339,258.96 = 141,779.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,121.03x = 339,258.96 × 141,779.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,121.03x = 48,099,921,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,099,921,615.66/226,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,717.60

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