Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,258.62, 339,386 and 91,320.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,258.62, 339,386 and 91,320.62 is: 136,980.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,258.62 : 339,386 = 91,320.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,258.62/339,386 = 91,320.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,258.62x = 339,386 × 91,320.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,258.62x = 30,992,939,939.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,992,939,939.32/226,258.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,980.15
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