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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,604.25, 340,056.11 and 106,695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,604.25, 340,056.11 and 106,695.49 is: 160,113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,604.25 : 340,056.11 = 106,695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,604.25/340,056.11 = 106,695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,604.25x = 340,056.11 × 106,695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,604.25x = 36,282,453,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282,453,283.94/226,604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,113.74

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