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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,521.41, 340,044.59 and 121,545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,521.41, 340,044.59 and 121,545.41 is: 182,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,521.41 : 340,044.59 = 121,545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,521.41/340,044.59 = 121,545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,521.41x = 340,044.59 × 121,545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,521.41x = 41,330,857,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330,857,713.47/226,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,458.95

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