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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.16, 313,161.96 and 142,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.16, 313,161.96 and 142,096 is: 196,089.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.16 : 313,161.96 = 142,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.16/313,161.96 = 142,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.16x = 313,161.96 × 142,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.16x = 44,499,061,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,061,868.16/226,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,089.71

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