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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,211.27, 339,317.51 and 76,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,211.27, 339,317.51 and 76,411.49 is: 114,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,211.27 : 339,317.51 = 76,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,211.27/339,317.51 = 76,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,211.27x = 339,317.51 × 76,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,211.27x = 25,927,754,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927,754,443.54/226,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,617.43

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