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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,441.77, 339,754.91 and 114,154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,441.77, 339,754.91 and 114,154.35 is: 171,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,441.77 : 339,754.91 = 114,154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,441.77/339,754.91 = 114,154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,441.77x = 339,754.91 × 114,154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,441.77x = 38,784,500,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,784,500,339.59/226,441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,278.03

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