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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,156.86, 339,346.17 and 91,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,156.86, 339,346.17 and 91,215.27 is: 136,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,156.86 : 339,346.17 = 91,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,156.86/339,346.17 = 91,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,156.86x = 339,346.17 × 91,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,156.86x = 30,953,552,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953,552,520.02/226,156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.63

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