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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,734.59, 340,233.31 and 114,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,734.59, 340,233.31 and 114,423.59 is: 171,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,734.59 : 340,233.31 = 114,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,734.59/340,233.31 = 114,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,734.59x = 340,233.31 × 114,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,734.59x = 38,930,716,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,716,767.78/226,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,701.71

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