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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.53, 340,514.33 and 114,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.53, 340,514.33 and 114,628.74 is: 172,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.53 : 340,514.33 = 114,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.53/340,514.33 = 114,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.53x = 340,514.33 × 114,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.53x = 39,032,728,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032,728,026.70/226,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,049.23

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