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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,432.11, 339,689.16 and 93,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,432.11, 339,689.16 and 93,239.73 is: 139,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,432.11 : 339,689.16 = 93,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,432.11/339,689.16 = 93,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,432.11x = 339,689.16 × 93,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,432.11x = 31,672,525,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672,525,562.33/226,432.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,876.48

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