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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,341.51, 339,179.97 and 113,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,341.51, 339,179.97 and 113,867.14 is: 170,633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,341.51 : 339,179.97 = 113,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,341.51/339,179.97 = 113,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,341.51x = 339,179.97 × 113,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,341.51x = 38,621,452,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621,452,559.85/226,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,633.54

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