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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,913.53, 340,194.97 and 114,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,913.53, 340,194.97 and 114,535.90 is: 171,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,913.53 : 340,194.97 = 114,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,913.53/340,194.97 = 114,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,913.53x = 340,194.97 × 114,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,913.53x = 38,964,536,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964,536,491.74/226,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,715.35

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