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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,277.20, 339,415.80 and 121,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,277.20, 339,415.80 and 121,301.20 is: 181,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,277.20 : 339,415.80 = 121,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,277.20/339,415.80 = 121,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,277.20x = 339,415.80 × 121,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,277.20x = 41,171,543,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,543,838.96/226,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,951.80

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