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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,622.97, 339,975.50 and 93,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,622.97, 339,975.50 and 93,429.09 is: 140,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,622.97 : 339,975.50 = 93,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,622.97/339,975.50 = 93,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,622.97x = 339,975.50 × 93,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,622.97x = 31,763,601,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763,601,120.15/226,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,160.55

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