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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,221.76, 339,216.60 and 119,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,221.76, 339,216.60 and 119,663.22 is: 179,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,221.76 : 339,216.60 = 119,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,221.76/339,216.60 = 119,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,221.76x = 339,216.60 × 119,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,221.76x = 40,591,750,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,750,633.45/226,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,433.45

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