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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,841.65, 340,246.07 and 108,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,841.65, 340,246.07 and 108,481.21 is: 162,713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,841.65 : 340,246.07 = 108,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,841.65/340,246.07 = 108,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,841.65x = 340,246.07 × 108,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,841.65x = 36,910,305,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,910,305,371.34/226,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,713.97

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