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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,335.60, 339,503.40 and 133,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,335.60, 339,503.40 and 133,023.60 is: 199,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,335.60 : 339,503.40 = 133,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,335.60/339,503.40 = 133,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,335.60x = 339,503.40 × 133,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,335.60x = 45,161,964,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161,964,480.24/226,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,535.40

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