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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,594.08, 312,410.88 and 141,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,594.08, 312,410.88 and 141,680.16 is: 195,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,594.08 : 312,410.88 = 141,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,594.08/312,410.88 = 141,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,594.08x = 312,410.88 × 141,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,594.08x = 44,262,423,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,423,464.14/226,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,337.95

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