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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.50, 340,519.23 and 114,631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.50, 340,519.23 and 114,631.58 is: 172,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.50 : 340,519.23 = 114,631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.50/340,519.23 = 114,631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.50x = 340,519.23 × 114,631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.50x = 39,034,257,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034,257,355.28/226,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,053.72

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