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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,140.63, 339,218.15 and 113,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,140.63, 339,218.15 and 113,759.43 is: 170,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,140.63 : 339,218.15 = 113,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,140.63/339,218.15 = 113,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,140.63x = 339,218.15 × 113,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,140.63x = 38,589,262,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589,262,820.86/226,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,642.77

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