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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,792.51, 312,973.37 and 140,719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,792.51, 312,973.37 and 140,719.48 is: 194,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,792.51 : 312,973.37 = 140,719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,792.51/312,973.37 = 140,719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,792.51x = 312,973.37 × 140,719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,792.51x = 44,041,448,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,448,921.91/226,792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,192.70

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