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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,761.36, 340,134.48 and 121,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,761.36, 340,134.48 and 121,785.36 is: 182,673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,761.36 : 340,134.48 = 121,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,761.36/340,134.48 = 121,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,761.36x = 340,134.48 × 121,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,761.36x = 41,423,400,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,423,400,095.21/226,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,673.98

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