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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,254.21, 312,247.53 and 140,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,254.21, 312,247.53 and 140,230.08 is: 193,527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,254.21 : 312,247.53 = 140,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,254.21/312,247.53 = 140,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,254.21x = 312,247.53 × 140,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,254.21x = 43,786,496,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786,496,111.70/226,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,527.87

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