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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,218.97, 312,104.03 and 144,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,218.97, 312,104.03 and 144,594.97 is: 199,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,218.97 : 312,104.03 = 144,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,218.97/312,104.03 = 144,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,218.97x = 312,104.03 × 144,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,218.97x = 45,128,671,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,671,351.49/226,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,491.10

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