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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,112.87, 339,176.52 and 113,731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,112.87, 339,176.52 and 113,731.71 is: 170,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,112.87 : 339,176.52 = 113,731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,112.87/339,176.52 = 113,731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,112.87x = 339,176.52 × 113,731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,112.87x = 38,575,125,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,575,125,611.45/226,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,601.20

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