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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,686.28, 341,451.66 and 143,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,686.28, 341,451.66 and 143,394.44 is: 215,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,686.28 : 341,451.66 = 143,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,686.28/341,451.66 = 143,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,686.28x = 341,451.66 × 143,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,686.28x = 48,962,269,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962,269,572.77/227,686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,042.69

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