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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,393.48, 312,424.50 and 141,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,393.48, 312,424.50 and 141,560.20 is: 195,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,393.48 : 312,424.50 = 141,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,393.48/312,424.50 = 141,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,393.48x = 312,424.50 × 141,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,393.48x = 44,226,874,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226,874,704.90/226,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,354.01

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