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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,874.16, 340,311.28 and 93,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,874.16, 340,311.28 and 93,608 is: 140,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,874.16 : 340,311.28 = 93,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,874.16/340,311.28 = 93,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,874.16x = 340,311.28 × 93,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,874.16x = 31,855,858,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,858,298.24/226,874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,412.02

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