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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,244.25, 338,974.37 and 137,311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,244.25, 338,974.37 and 137,311.41 is: 205,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,244.25 : 338,974.37 = 137,311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,244.25/338,974.37 = 137,311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,244.25x = 338,974.37 × 137,311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,244.25x = 46,545,047,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,545,047,003.69/226,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,729.20

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