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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,897, 340,501.02 and 79,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,897, 340,501.02 and 79,153 is: 118,783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,897 : 340,501.02 = 79,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,897/340,501.02 = 79,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,897x = 340,501.02 × 79,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,897x = 26,951,677,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,677,236.06/226,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,783.75

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