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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,742.97, 339,740.73 and 131,706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,742.97, 339,740.73 and 131,706.39 is: 197,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,742.97 : 339,740.73 = 131,706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,742.97/339,740.73 = 131,706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,742.97x = 339,740.73 × 131,706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,742.97x = 44,746,025,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,746,025,084.26/226,742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,342.50

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