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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,245.52, 311,960.05 and 144,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,245.52, 311,960.05 and 144,462.66 is: 199,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,245.52 : 311,960.05 = 144,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,245.52/311,960.05 = 144,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,245.52x = 311,960.05 × 144,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,245.52x = 45,066,578,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,066,578,636.73/226,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,193.24

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