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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,592.92, 339,656.09 and 121,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,592.92, 339,656.09 and 121,383.64 is: 181,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,592.92 : 339,656.09 = 121,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,592.92/339,656.09 = 121,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,592.92x = 339,656.09 × 121,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,592.92x = 41,228,692,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,692,552.37/226,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,950.49

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