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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,253.74, 338,863.92 and 108,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,253.74, 338,863.92 and 108,008.14 is: 161,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,253.74 : 338,863.92 = 108,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,253.74/338,863.92 = 108,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,253.74x = 338,863.92 × 108,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,253.74x = 36,600,061,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600,061,712.31/226,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,765.55

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