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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,501.90, 340,012.05 and 133,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,501.90, 340,012.05 and 133,060.30 is: 199,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,501.90 : 340,012.05 = 133,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,501.90/340,012.05 = 133,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,501.90x = 340,012.05 × 133,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,501.90x = 45,242,105,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,105,376.62/226,501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,742.72

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