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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.63, 340,309.04 and 93,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.63, 340,309.04 and 93,606.48 is: 140,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.63 : 340,309.04 = 93,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.63/340,309.04 = 93,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.63x = 340,309.04 × 93,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.63x = 31,855,130,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,130,878.55/226,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,409.76

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