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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,714.58, 339,233.04 and 136,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,714.58, 339,233.04 and 136,809.28 is: 204,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,714.58 : 339,233.04 = 136,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,714.58/339,233.04 = 136,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,714.58x = 339,233.04 × 136,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,714.58x = 46,410,227,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410,227,954.61/226,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,707.73

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