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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,386.44, 312,415.14 and 141,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,386.44, 312,415.14 and 141,552.68 is: 195,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,386.44 : 312,415.14 = 141,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,386.44/312,415.14 = 141,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,386.44x = 312,415.14 × 141,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,386.44x = 44,223,200,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,200,339.58/226,386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,343.86

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