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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,043.16, 339,128.91 and 184,317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,043.16, 339,128.91 and 184,317.90 is: 276,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,043.16 : 339,128.91 = 184,317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,043.16/339,128.91 = 184,317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,043.16x = 339,128.91 × 184,317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,043.16x = 62,507,528,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507,528,520.49/226,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,529.17

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