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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,306.96, 312,045.96 and 144,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,306.96, 312,045.96 and 144,525.04 is: 199,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,306.96 : 312,045.96 = 144,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,306.96/312,045.96 = 144,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,306.96x = 312,045.96 × 144,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,306.96x = 45,098,454,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,454,850.84/226,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,280.02

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