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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,588.24, 312,757.50 and 140,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,588.24, 312,757.50 and 140,573.44 is: 194,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,588.24 : 312,757.50 = 140,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,588.24/312,757.50 = 140,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,588.24x = 312,757.50 × 140,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,588.24x = 43,965,397,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,965,397,660.80/226,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,032.12

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