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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,526.10, 341,569.95 and 143,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,526.10, 341,569.95 and 143,286.10 is: 215,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,526.10 : 341,569.95 = 143,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,526.10/341,569.95 = 143,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,526.10x = 341,569.95 × 143,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,526.10x = 48,942,226,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,942,226,012.70/227,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,105.99

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