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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,858.35, 340,498.03 and 114,617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,858.35, 340,498.03 and 114,617.41 is: 172,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,858.35 : 340,498.03 = 114,617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,858.35/340,498.03 = 114,617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,858.35x = 340,498.03 × 114,617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,858.35x = 39,027,002,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,002,308.70/226,858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,032.47

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