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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,817.13, 312,877.26 and 141,786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,817.13, 312,877.26 and 141,786.57 is: 195,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,817.13 : 312,877.26 = 141,786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,817.13/312,877.26 = 141,786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,817.13x = 312,877.26 × 141,786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,817.13x = 44,361,793,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,793,526.40/226,817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,583.96

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