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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,871.91, 340,363.92 and 93,790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,871.91, 340,363.92 and 93,790.23 is: 140,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,871.91 : 340,363.92 = 93,790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,871.91/340,363.92 = 93,790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,871.91x = 340,363.92 × 93,790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,871.91x = 31,922,810,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,810,340.50/226,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,708.52

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