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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,522.40, 340,042.80 and 133,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,522.40, 340,042.80 and 133,080.80 is: 199,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,522.40 : 340,042.80 = 133,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,522.40/340,042.80 = 133,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,522.40x = 340,042.80 × 133,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,522.40x = 45,253,167,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,167,858.24/226,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,773.48

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