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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,733.72, 312,762.60 and 141,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,733.72, 312,762.60 and 141,703.16 is: 195,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,733.72 : 312,762.60 = 141,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,733.72/312,762.60 = 141,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,733.72x = 312,762.60 × 141,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,733.72x = 44,319,447,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,447,186.00/226,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,469.15

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