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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,223.90, 339,377.54 and 74,429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,223.90, 339,377.54 and 74,429.51 is: 111,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,223.90 : 339,377.54 = 74,429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,223.90/339,377.54 = 74,429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,223.90x = 339,377.54 × 74,429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,223.90x = 25,259,701,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,701,938.17/226,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,657.97

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