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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,867.65, 340,511.51 and 114,626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,867.65, 340,511.51 and 114,626.86 is: 172,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,867.65 : 340,511.51 = 114,626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,867.65/340,511.51 = 114,626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,867.65x = 340,511.51 × 114,626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,867.65x = 39,031,764,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031,764,620.45/226,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,046.41

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