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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,221.56, 339,411.16 and 141,881.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,221.56, 339,411.16 and 141,881.93 is: 212,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,221.56 : 339,411.16 = 141,881.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,221.56/339,411.16 = 141,881.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,221.56x = 339,411.16 × 141,881.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,221.56x = 48,156,310,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,156,310,197.43/226,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,872.33

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