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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,174.57, 312,077.50 and 144,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,174.57, 312,077.50 and 144,545.50 is: 199,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,174.57 : 312,077.50 = 144,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,174.57/312,077.50 = 144,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,174.57x = 312,077.50 × 144,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,174.57x = 45,109,398,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,398,276.25/226,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,445.05

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