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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,132.14, 339,271.91 and 113,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,132.14, 339,271.91 and 113,754.36 is: 170,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,132.14 : 339,271.91 = 113,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,132.14/339,271.91 = 113,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,132.14x = 339,271.91 × 113,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,132.14x = 38,593,657,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593,657,576.05/226,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,668.61

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