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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,109.12, 339,170.90 and 113,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,109.12, 339,170.90 and 113,727.96 is: 170,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,109.12 : 339,170.90 = 113,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,109.12/339,170.90 = 113,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,109.12x = 339,170.90 × 113,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,109.12x = 38,573,213,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,573,213,979.72/226,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,595.57

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