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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,321.24, 339,479.70 and 137,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,321.24, 339,479.70 and 137,599.24 is: 206,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,321.24 : 339,479.70 = 137,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,321.24/339,479.70 = 137,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,321.24x = 339,479.70 × 137,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,321.24x = 46,712,148,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,148,715.43/226,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,397.55

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