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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,633.44, 312,698.16 and 141,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,633.44, 312,698.16 and 141,708 is: 195,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,633.44 : 312,698.16 = 141,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,633.44/312,698.16 = 141,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,633.44x = 312,698.16 × 141,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,633.44x = 44,311,830,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,311,830,857.28/226,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,522.03

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