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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,616.08, 312,441.24 and 141,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,616.08, 312,441.24 and 141,702.16 is: 195,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,616.08 : 312,441.24 = 141,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,616.08/312,441.24 = 141,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,616.08x = 312,441.24 × 141,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,616.08x = 44,273,598,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273,598,581.08/226,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,368.30

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