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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,331.84, 312,207.96 and 141,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,331.84, 312,207.96 and 141,301.28 is: 194,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,331.84 : 312,207.96 = 141,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,331.84/312,207.96 = 141,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,331.84x = 312,207.96 × 141,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,331.84x = 44,115,384,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,384,374.19/226,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,914.62

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