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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,115.13, 339,179.91 and 113,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,115.13, 339,179.91 and 113,733.96 is: 170,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,115.13 : 339,179.91 = 113,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,115.13/339,179.91 = 113,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,115.13x = 339,179.91 × 113,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,115.13x = 38,576,274,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576,274,316.74/226,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,604.57

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