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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,428.48, 312,472.80 and 141,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,428.48, 312,472.80 and 141,595.20 is: 195,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,428.48 : 312,472.80 = 141,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,428.48/312,472.80 = 141,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,428.48x = 312,472.80 × 141,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,428.48x = 44,244,648,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244,648,610.56/226,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,402.31

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