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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,100.82, 339,158.49 and 113,719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,100.82, 339,158.49 and 113,719.71 is: 170,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,100.82 : 339,158.49 = 113,719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,100.82/339,158.49 = 113,719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,100.82x = 339,158.49 × 113,719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,100.82x = 38,569,005,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569,005,126.84/226,100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,583.22

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