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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,187.97, 339,182.31 and 106,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,187.97, 339,182.31 and 106,279.04 is: 159,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,187.97 : 339,182.31 = 106,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,187.97/339,182.31 = 106,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,187.97x = 339,182.31 × 106,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,187.97x = 36,047,969,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,969,331.47/226,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,371.74

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