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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,429.41, 339,685.17 and 93,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,429.41, 339,685.17 and 93,237 is: 139,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,429.41 : 339,685.17 = 93,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,429.41/339,685.17 = 93,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,429.41x = 339,685.17 × 93,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,429.41x = 31,671,226,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,226,195.29/226,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,872.41

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