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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,567.70, 341,351.55 and 143,586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,567.70, 341,351.55 and 143,586.90 is: 215,380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,567.70 : 341,351.55 = 143,586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,567.70/341,351.55 = 143,586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,567.70x = 341,351.55 × 143,586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,567.70x = 49,013,610,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,013,610,874.70/227,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,380.35

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