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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,172.41, 338,741.90 and 107,926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,172.41, 338,741.90 and 107,926.79 is: 161,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,172.41 : 338,741.90 = 107,926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,172.41/338,741.90 = 107,926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,172.41x = 338,741.90 × 107,926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,172.41x = 36,559,325,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559,325,905.50/226,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,643.61

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