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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,826.67, 340,043.18 and 114,413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,826.67, 340,043.18 and 114,413.05 is: 171,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,826.67 : 340,043.18 = 114,413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,826.67/340,043.18 = 114,413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,826.67x = 340,043.18 × 114,413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,826.67x = 38,905,375,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905,375,933.33/226,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,520.29

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