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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,947.30, 340,421.34 and 93,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,947.30, 340,421.34 and 93,681.24 is: 140,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,947.30 : 340,421.34 = 93,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,947.30/340,421.34 = 93,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,947.30x = 340,421.34 × 93,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,947.30x = 31,891,093,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891,093,253.66/226,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,522.02

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