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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,868.25, 340,512.84 and 114,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,868.25, 340,512.84 and 114,627.33 is: 172,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,868.25 : 340,512.84 = 114,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,868.25/340,512.84 = 114,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,868.25x = 340,512.84 × 114,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,868.25x = 39,032,077,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032,077,679.92/226,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,047.33

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