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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,663.76, 339,684.60 and 143,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,663.76, 339,684.60 and 143,408.72 is: 214,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,663.76 : 339,684.60 = 143,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,663.76/339,684.60 = 143,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,663.76x = 339,684.60 × 143,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,663.76x = 48,713,733,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,733,689.71/226,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,916.29

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