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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,778.46, 340,377.88 and 114,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,778.46, 340,377.88 and 114,537.50 is: 171,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,778.46 : 340,377.88 = 114,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,778.46/340,377.88 = 114,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,778.46x = 340,377.88 × 114,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,778.46x = 38,986,030,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986,030,718.68/226,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,912.41

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