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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,847.81, 340,074.86 and 114,434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,847.81, 340,074.86 and 114,434.18 is: 171,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,847.81 : 340,074.86 = 114,434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,847.81/340,074.86 = 114,434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,847.81x = 340,074.86 × 114,434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,847.81x = 38,916,185,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916,185,470.17/226,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,551.96

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