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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.84, 313,043.94 and 142,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.84, 313,043.94 and 142,031.88 is: 195,926.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.84 : 313,043.94 = 142,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.84/313,043.94 = 142,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.84x = 313,043.94 × 142,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.84x = 44,462,219,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462,219,320.81/226,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,926.77

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