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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,479.90, 339,979.05 and 133,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,479.90, 339,979.05 and 133,038.30 is: 199,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,479.90 : 339,979.05 = 133,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,479.90/339,979.05 = 133,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,479.90x = 339,979.05 × 133,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,479.90x = 45,230,234,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,234,847.62/226,479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,709.71

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