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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,689.84, 340,035.36 and 108,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,689.84, 340,035.36 and 108,334.28 is: 162,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,689.84 : 340,035.36 = 108,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,689.84/340,035.36 = 108,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,689.84x = 340,035.36 × 108,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,689.84x = 36,837,485,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,837,485,900.14/226,689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,501.71

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