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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,552.33, 339,631.66 and 132,861.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,552.33, 339,631.66 and 132,861.25 is: 199,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,552.33 : 339,631.66 = 132,861.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,552.33/339,631.66 = 132,861.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,552.33x = 339,631.66 × 132,861.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,552.33x = 45,123,886,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,886,887.18/226,552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,176.44

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