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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,226.28, 341,217.24 and 142,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,226.28, 341,217.24 and 142,034.44 is: 213,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,226.28 : 341,217.24 = 142,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,226.28/341,217.24 = 142,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,226.28x = 341,217.24 × 142,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,226.28x = 48,464,599,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464,599,601.75/227,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,287.83

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