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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,512.35, 340,030.99 and 121,536.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,512.35, 340,030.99 and 121,536.35 is: 182,445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,512.35 : 340,030.99 = 121,536.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,512.35/340,030.99 = 121,536.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,512.35x = 340,030.99 × 121,536.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,512.35x = 41,326,123,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326,123,711.33/226,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,445.35

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