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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,187.56, 339,181.71 and 106,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,187.56, 339,181.71 and 106,278.63 is: 159,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,187.56 : 339,181.71 = 106,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,187.56/339,181.71 = 106,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,187.56x = 339,181.71 × 106,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,187.56x = 36,047,767,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,767,459.86/226,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,371.13

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