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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,012.06, 339,677.35 and 142,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,012.06, 339,677.35 and 142,095.71 is: 212,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,012.06 : 339,677.35 = 142,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,012.06/339,677.35 = 142,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,012.06x = 339,677.35 × 142,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,012.06x = 48,266,694,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266,694,713.12/227,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,617.31

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