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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,974.43, 311,990.79 and 140,024.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,974.43, 311,990.79 and 140,024.62 is: 193,324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,974.43 : 311,990.79 = 140,024.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,974.43/311,990.79 = 140,024.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,974.43x = 311,990.79 × 140,024.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,974.43x = 43,686,390,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,686,390,253.30/225,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,324.49

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