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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,281.64, 339,292.38 and 93,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,281.64, 339,292.38 and 93,253.72 is: 139,826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,281.64 : 339,292.38 = 93,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,281.64/339,292.38 = 93,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,281.64x = 339,292.38 × 93,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,281.64x = 31,640,276,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,640,276,602.65/226,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,826.97

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