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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,997.21, 313,106.14 and 141,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,997.21, 313,106.14 and 141,966.65 is: 195,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,997.21 : 313,106.14 = 141,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,997.21/313,106.14 = 141,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,997.21x = 313,106.14 × 141,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,997.21x = 44,450,630,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,630,750.45/226,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,820.16

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