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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,343.52, 339,182.96 and 113,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,343.52, 339,182.96 and 113,869.14 is: 170,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,343.52 : 339,182.96 = 113,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,343.52/339,182.96 = 113,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,343.52x = 339,182.96 × 113,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,343.52x = 38,622,471,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622,471,957.85/226,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,636.53

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