Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,456.21, 339,740 and 112,657.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,456.21, 339,740 and 112,657.76 is: 169,014.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,456.21 : 339,740 = 112,657.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,456.21/339,740 = 112,657.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,456.21x = 339,740 × 112,657.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,456.21x = 38,274,347,382.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,274,347,382.40/226,456.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,014.34
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