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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,375.70, 312,268.37 and 141,345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,375.70, 312,268.37 and 141,345.14 is: 194,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,375.70 : 312,268.37 = 141,345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,375.70/312,268.37 = 141,345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,375.70x = 312,268.37 × 141,345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,375.70x = 44,137,616,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,616,047.91/226,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,975.06

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