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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,221.98, 312,108.17 and 144,597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,221.98, 312,108.17 and 144,597.98 is: 199,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,221.98 : 312,108.17 = 144,597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,221.98/312,108.17 = 144,597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,221.98x = 312,108.17 × 144,597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,221.98x = 45,130,208,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130,208,639.97/226,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,495.25

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