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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,579.36, 312,601.64 and 140,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,579.36, 312,601.64 and 140,507.40 is: 193,851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,579.36 : 312,601.64 = 140,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,579.36/312,601.64 = 140,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,579.36x = 312,601.64 × 140,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,579.36x = 43,922,843,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922,843,672.14/226,579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,851.92

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