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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,866.52, 340,509.83 and 114,625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,866.52, 340,509.83 and 114,625.73 is: 172,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,866.52 : 340,509.83 = 114,625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,866.52/340,509.83 = 114,625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,866.52x = 340,509.83 × 114,625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,866.52x = 39,031,188,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031,188,114.07/226,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,044.72

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