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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,747.65, 340,246.80 and 93,596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,747.65, 340,246.80 and 93,596.77 is: 140,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,747.65 : 340,246.80 = 93,596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,747.65/340,246.80 = 93,596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,747.65x = 340,246.80 × 93,596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,747.65x = 31,845,999,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,845,999,665.20/226,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,446.88

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