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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,824.72, 340,362.36 and 93,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,824.72, 340,362.36 and 93,674 is: 140,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,824.72 : 340,362.36 = 93,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,824.72/340,362.36 = 93,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,824.72x = 340,362.36 × 93,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,824.72x = 31,883,103,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,883,103,710.64/226,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,562.74

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