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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,263.93, 343,398.15 and 140,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,263.93, 343,398.15 and 140,247.36 is: 210,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,263.93 : 343,398.15 = 140,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,263.93/343,398.15 = 140,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,263.93x = 343,398.15 × 140,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,263.93x = 48,160,683,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,160,683,966.38/229,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,066.56

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