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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,743.91, 340,247.30 and 114,432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,743.91, 340,247.30 and 114,432.91 is: 171,715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,743.91 : 340,247.30 = 114,432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,743.91/340,247.30 = 114,432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,743.91x = 340,247.30 × 114,432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,743.91x = 38,935,488,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,488,658.64/226,743.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,715.70

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