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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,229.06, 312,052.64 and 138,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,229.06, 312,052.64 and 138,975.98 is: 191,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,229.06 : 312,052.64 = 138,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,229.06/312,052.64 = 138,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,229.06x = 312,052.64 × 138,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,229.06x = 43,367,821,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,821,455.59/226,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,698.72

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