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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,844.72, 340,194.70 and 75,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,844.72, 340,194.70 and 75,013.68 is: 112,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,844.72 : 340,194.70 = 75,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,844.72/340,194.70 = 75,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,844.72x = 340,194.70 × 75,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,844.72x = 25,519,256,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,256,363.50/226,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,496.59

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