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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,209.15, 338,869.85 and 184,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,209.15, 338,869.85 and 184,134.51 is: 275,840.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,209.15 : 338,869.85 = 184,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,209.15/338,869.85 = 184,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,209.15x = 338,869.85 × 184,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,209.15x = 62,397,632,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,397,632,862.85/226,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,840.45

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