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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,362.46, 312,397.12 and 140,338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,362.46, 312,397.12 and 140,338.19 is: 193,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,362.46 : 312,397.12 = 140,338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,362.46/312,397.12 = 140,338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,362.46x = 312,397.12 × 140,338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,362.46x = 43,841,244,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841,244,820.03/226,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,677.19

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