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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,257.63, 339,381.17 and 113,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,257.63, 339,381.17 and 113,907.66 is: 170,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,257.63 : 339,381.17 = 113,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,257.63/339,381.17 = 113,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,257.63x = 339,381.17 × 113,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,257.63x = 38,658,113,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,658,113,225.86/226,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,858.83

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