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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,243.75, 338,973.62 and 137,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,243.75, 338,973.62 and 137,310.91 is: 205,728.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,243.75 : 338,973.62 = 137,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,243.75/338,973.62 = 137,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,243.75x = 338,973.62 × 137,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,243.75x = 46,544,774,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,544,774,533.33/226,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,728.45

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