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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,320.90, 339,740.55 and 132,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,320.90, 339,740.55 and 132,879.30 is: 199,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,320.90 : 339,740.55 = 132,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,320.90/339,740.55 = 132,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,320.90x = 339,740.55 × 132,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,320.90x = 45,144,486,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144,486,465.62/226,320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,471.13

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