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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,099.83, 339,156.99 and 113,718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,099.83, 339,156.99 and 113,718.71 is: 170,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,099.83 : 339,156.99 = 113,718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,099.83/339,156.99 = 113,718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,099.83x = 339,156.99 × 113,718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,099.83x = 38,568,495,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568,495,390.28/226,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,581.71

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