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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,951.76, 343,405.74 and 140,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,951.76, 343,405.74 and 140,159.56 is: 210,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,951.76 : 343,405.74 = 140,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,951.76/343,405.74 = 140,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,951.76x = 343,405.74 × 140,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,951.76x = 48,131,597,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131,597,419.87/228,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,225.93

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