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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,858.14, 339,912.76 and 131,821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,858.14, 339,912.76 and 131,821.54 is: 197,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,858.14 : 339,912.76 = 131,821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,858.14/339,912.76 = 131,821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,858.14x = 339,912.76 × 131,821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,858.14x = 44,807,823,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807,823,488.85/226,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,514.73

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