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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,271.79, 339,403.25 and 91,332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,271.79, 339,403.25 and 91,332.27 is: 136,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,271.79 : 339,403.25 = 91,332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,271.79/339,403.25 = 91,332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,271.79x = 339,403.25 × 91,332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,271.79x = 30,998,468,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998,468,982.46/226,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,996.61

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