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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,098.83, 339,155.49 and 113,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,098.83, 339,155.49 and 113,717.71 is: 170,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,098.83 : 339,155.49 = 113,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,098.83/339,155.49 = 113,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,098.83x = 339,155.49 × 113,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,098.83x = 38,567,985,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567,985,088.14/226,098.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,580.21

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