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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,243.25, 338,972.87 and 137,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,243.25, 338,972.87 and 137,310.41 is: 205,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,243.25 : 338,972.87 = 137,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,243.25/338,972.87 = 137,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,243.25x = 338,972.87 × 137,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,243.25x = 46,544,501,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,544,501,377.16/226,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,727.70

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