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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,878.63, 340,318.05 and 93,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,878.63, 340,318.05 and 93,612.48 is: 140,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,878.63 : 340,318.05 = 93,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,878.63/340,318.05 = 93,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,878.63x = 340,318.05 × 93,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,878.63x = 31,858,016,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,016,649.26/226,878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,418.76

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