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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,222.76, 339,218.10 and 119,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,222.76, 339,218.10 and 119,664.22 is: 179,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,222.76 : 339,218.10 = 119,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,222.76/339,218.10 = 119,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,222.76x = 339,218.10 × 119,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,222.76x = 40,592,269,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592,269,346.38/226,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,434.95

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