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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,627.76, 339,993 and 74,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,627.76, 339,993 and 74,835.44 is: 112,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,627.76 : 339,993 = 74,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,627.76/339,993 = 74,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,627.76x = 339,993 × 74,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,627.76x = 25,443,525,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443,525,751.92/226,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,270.12

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