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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,132.89, 339,273.04 and 113,755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,132.89, 339,273.04 and 113,755.11 is: 170,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,132.89 : 339,273.04 = 113,755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,132.89/339,273.04 = 113,755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,132.89x = 339,273.04 × 113,755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,132.89x = 38,594,041,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594,041,985.23/226,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,669.74

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