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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,588.39, 339,974.62 and 114,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,588.39, 339,974.62 and 114,301.13 is: 171,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,588.39 : 339,974.62 = 114,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,588.39/339,974.62 = 114,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,588.39x = 339,974.62 × 114,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,588.39x = 38,859,481,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859,481,251.69/226,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,498.11

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