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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,873.16, 340,309.78 and 93,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,873.16, 340,309.78 and 93,607 is: 140,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,873.16 : 340,309.78 = 93,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,873.16/340,309.78 = 93,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,873.16x = 340,309.78 × 93,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,873.16x = 31,855,377,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,377,576.46/226,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,410.52

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