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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,773.04, 340,042.92 and 102,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,773.04, 340,042.92 and 102,046 is: 153,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,773.04 : 340,042.92 = 102,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,773.04/340,042.92 = 102,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,773.04x = 340,042.92 × 102,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,773.04x = 34,700,019,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700,019,814.32/226,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,016.51

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