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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,859.22, 340,499.34 and 114,618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,859.22, 340,499.34 and 114,618.27 is: 172,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,859.22 : 340,499.34 = 114,618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,859.22/340,499.34 = 114,618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,859.22x = 340,499.34 × 114,618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,859.22x = 39,027,445,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,445,286.94/226,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,033.76

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