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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,221.82, 339,257.37 and 91,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,221.82, 339,257.37 and 91,251.03 is: 136,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,221.82 : 339,257.37 = 91,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,221.82/339,257.37 = 91,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,221.82x = 339,257.37 × 91,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,221.82x = 30,957,586,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957,586,062.00/226,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,846.16

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