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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,377.80, 312,271.26 and 141,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,377.80, 312,271.26 and 141,347.24 is: 194,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,377.80 : 312,271.26 = 141,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,377.80/312,271.26 = 141,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,377.80x = 312,271.26 × 141,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,377.80x = 44,138,680,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,680,732.32/226,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,977.96

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