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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,246.52, 311,961.43 and 144,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,246.52, 311,961.43 and 144,463.66 is: 199,194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,246.52 : 311,961.43 = 144,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,246.52/311,961.43 = 144,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,246.52x = 311,961.43 × 144,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,246.52x = 45,067,089,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067,089,956.63/226,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,194.62

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