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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,592.79, 339,655.91 and 121,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,592.79, 339,655.91 and 121,383.51 is: 181,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,592.79 : 339,655.91 = 121,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,592.79/339,655.91 = 121,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,592.79x = 339,655.91 × 121,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,592.79x = 41,228,625,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,625,941.13/226,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,950.30

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