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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,297.34, 339,163.01 and 114,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,297.34, 339,163.01 and 114,005.82 is: 170,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,297.34 : 339,163.01 = 114,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,297.34/339,163.01 = 114,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,297.34x = 339,163.01 × 114,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,297.34x = 38,666,556,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666,556,498.69/226,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,866.16

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