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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,322.79, 312,195.54 and 141,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,322.79, 312,195.54 and 141,292.23 is: 194,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,322.79 : 312,195.54 = 141,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,322.79/312,195.54 = 141,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,322.79x = 312,195.54 × 141,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,322.79x = 44,110,804,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110,804,042.65/226,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,902.18

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