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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,939.56, 340,619.74 and 114,698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,939.56, 340,619.74 and 114,698.77 is: 172,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,939.56 : 340,619.74 = 114,698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,939.56/340,619.74 = 114,698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,939.56x = 340,619.74 × 114,698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,939.56x = 39,068,665,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,665,354.75/226,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,154.50

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