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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,703.76, 339,744.60 and 143,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,703.76, 339,744.60 and 143,448.72 is: 214,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,703.76 : 339,744.60 = 143,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,703.76/339,744.60 = 143,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,703.76x = 339,744.60 × 143,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,703.76x = 48,735,927,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735,927,996.91/226,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,976.27

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