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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,237.80, 339,453.90 and 115,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,237.80, 339,453.90 and 115,429.80 is: 173,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,237.80 : 339,453.90 = 115,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,237.80/339,453.90 = 115,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,237.80x = 339,453.90 × 115,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,237.80x = 39,183,095,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183,095,786.22/226,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,194.29

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