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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,725.40, 340,433.70 and 133,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,725.40, 340,433.70 and 133,413.40 is: 200,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,725.40 : 340,433.70 = 133,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,725.40/340,433.70 = 133,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,725.40x = 340,433.70 × 133,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,725.40x = 45,418,417,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418,417,391.58/226,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,323.46

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