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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,977.24, 311,994.67 and 140,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,977.24, 311,994.67 and 140,027.43 is: 193,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,977.24 : 311,994.67 = 140,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,977.24/311,994.67 = 140,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,977.24x = 311,994.67 × 140,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,977.24x = 43,687,811,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687,811,813.80/225,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,328.37

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