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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,121.82, 339,190.02 and 113,740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,121.82, 339,190.02 and 113,740.74 is: 170,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,121.82 : 339,190.02 = 113,740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,121.82/339,190.02 = 113,740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,121.82x = 339,190.02 × 113,740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,121.82x = 38,579,723,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579,723,875.41/226,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,614.78

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