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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,394.73, 312,426.23 and 141,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,394.73, 312,426.23 and 141,561.45 is: 195,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,394.73 : 312,426.23 = 141,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,394.73/312,426.23 = 141,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,394.73x = 312,426.23 × 141,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,394.73x = 44,227,509,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227,509,429.03/226,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,355.74

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