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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,987.60, 340,481.40 and 144,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,987.60, 340,481.40 and 144,248.40 is: 216,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,987.60 : 340,481.40 = 144,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,987.60/340,481.40 = 144,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,987.60x = 340,481.40 × 144,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,987.60x = 49,113,897,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,897,179.76/226,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,372.60

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