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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,427.20, 339,640.80 and 93,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,427.20, 339,640.80 and 93,263.20 is: 139,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,427.20 : 339,640.80 = 93,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,427.20/339,640.80 = 93,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,427.20x = 339,640.80 × 93,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,427.20x = 31,675,987,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,987,858.56/226,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,894.80

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