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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,142.40, 339,287.31 and 113,764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,142.40, 339,287.31 and 113,764.62 is: 170,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,142.40 : 339,287.31 = 113,764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,142.40/339,287.31 = 113,764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,142.40x = 339,287.31 × 113,764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,142.40x = 38,598,891,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598,891,892.97/226,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,684.01

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