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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,738.96, 339,734.72 and 131,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,738.96, 339,734.72 and 131,702.38 is: 197,336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,738.96 : 339,734.72 = 131,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,738.96/339,734.72 = 131,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,738.96x = 339,734.72 × 131,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,738.96x = 44,743,871,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,743,871,192.63/226,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,336.49

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