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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.16, 340,308.28 and 93,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.16, 340,308.28 and 93,606 is: 140,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.16 : 340,308.28 = 93,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.16/340,308.28 = 93,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.16x = 340,308.28 × 93,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.16x = 31,854,896,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854,896,857.68/226,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,409.02

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