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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,140.38, 339,217.77 and 113,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,140.38, 339,217.77 and 113,759.18 is: 170,642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,140.38 : 339,217.77 = 113,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,140.38/339,217.77 = 113,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,140.38x = 339,217.77 × 113,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,140.38x = 38,589,135,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589,135,356.63/226,140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,642.39

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