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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,833.83, 340,022.02 and 142,654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,833.83, 340,022.02 and 142,654.15 is: 213,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,833.83 : 340,022.02 = 142,654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,833.83/340,022.02 = 142,654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,833.83x = 340,022.02 × 142,654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,833.83x = 48,505,552,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,505,552,244.38/226,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,837.38

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