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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,813.03, 313,001.62 and 140,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,813.03, 313,001.62 and 140,740 is: 194,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,813.03 : 313,001.62 = 140,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,813.03/313,001.62 = 140,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,813.03x = 313,001.62 × 140,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,813.03x = 44,051,847,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,847,998.80/226,813.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,220.98

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