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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,867.52, 340,511.33 and 114,626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,867.52, 340,511.33 and 114,626.73 is: 172,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,867.52 : 340,511.33 = 114,626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,867.52/340,511.33 = 114,626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,867.52x = 340,511.33 × 114,626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,867.52x = 39,031,700,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031,700,285.85/226,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,046.22

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