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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,577.84, 312,548.24 and 140,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,577.84, 312,548.24 and 140,497.52 is: 193,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,577.84 : 312,548.24 = 140,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,577.84/312,548.24 = 140,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,577.84x = 312,548.24 × 140,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,577.84x = 43,912,252,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,912,252,600.36/226,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,806.48

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