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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,591.29, 339,653.66 and 121,382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,591.29, 339,653.66 and 121,382.01 is: 181,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,591.29 : 339,653.66 = 121,382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,591.29/339,653.66 = 121,382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,591.29x = 339,653.66 × 121,382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,591.29x = 41,227,843,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,227,843,347.75/226,591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,948.05

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