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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,382.31, 312,277.47 and 141,351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,382.31, 312,277.47 and 141,351.75 is: 194,984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,382.31 : 312,277.47 = 141,351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,382.31/312,277.47 = 141,351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,382.31x = 312,277.47 × 141,351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,382.31x = 44,140,966,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,966,870.07/226,382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,984.17

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