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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,256.76, 338,868.40 and 108,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,256.76, 338,868.40 and 108,011.16 is: 161,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,256.76 : 338,868.40 = 108,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,256.76/338,868.40 = 108,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,256.76x = 338,868.40 × 108,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,256.76x = 36,601,568,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,568,971.34/226,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,770.06

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