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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,725.29, 312,750.94 and 141,694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,725.29, 312,750.94 and 141,694.73 is: 195,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,725.29 : 312,750.94 = 141,694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,725.29/312,750.94 = 141,694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,725.29x = 312,750.94 × 141,694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,725.29x = 44,315,161,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,161,280.27/226,725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,457.51

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