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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,863.98, 340,506.47 and 114,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,863.98, 340,506.47 and 114,623.04 is: 172,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,863.98 : 340,506.47 = 114,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,863.98/340,506.47 = 114,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,863.98x = 340,506.47 × 114,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,863.98x = 39,029,886,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029,886,731.07/226,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,040.92

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