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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,881, 340,377.80 and 93,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,881, 340,377.80 and 93,799.62 is: 140,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,881 : 340,377.80 = 93,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,881/340,377.80 = 93,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,881x = 340,377.80 × 93,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,881x = 31,927,307,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,307,827.44/226,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,722.70

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