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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,225.28, 341,215.74 and 142,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,225.28, 341,215.74 and 142,033.44 is: 213,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,225.28 : 341,215.74 = 142,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,225.28/341,215.74 = 142,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,225.28x = 341,215.74 × 142,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,225.28x = 48,464,045,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464,045,334.35/227,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,286.33

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