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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,478.90, 339,977.55 and 133,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,478.90, 339,977.55 and 133,037.30 is: 199,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,478.90 : 339,977.55 = 133,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,478.90/339,977.55 = 133,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,478.90x = 339,977.55 × 133,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,478.90x = 45,229,695,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229,695,312.62/226,478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,708.21

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