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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,861.18, 340,322.91 and 77,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,861.18, 340,322.91 and 77,061.27 is: 115,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,861.18 : 340,322.91 = 77,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,861.18/340,322.91 = 77,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,861.18x = 340,322.91 × 77,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,861.18x = 26,225,715,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,715,654.70/226,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,602.48

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