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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,871.50, 340,517.73 and 114,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,871.50, 340,517.73 and 114,630.58 is: 172,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,871.50 : 340,517.73 = 114,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,871.50/340,517.73 = 114,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,871.50x = 340,517.73 × 114,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,871.50x = 39,033,744,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,744,890.18/226,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,052.22

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