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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,511.84, 340,030.24 and 121,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,511.84, 340,030.24 and 121,535.84 is: 182,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,511.84 : 340,030.24 = 121,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,511.84/340,030.24 = 121,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,511.84x = 340,030.24 × 121,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,511.84x = 41,325,861,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325,861,390.04/226,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,444.60

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