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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,511.76, 339,808.65 and 93,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,511.76, 339,808.65 and 93,318 is: 139,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,511.76 : 339,808.65 = 93,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,511.76/339,808.65 = 93,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,511.76x = 339,808.65 × 93,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,511.76x = 31,710,263,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710,263,600.70/226,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,993.90

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