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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,948, 340,577.52 and 79,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,948, 340,577.52 and 79,204 is: 118,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,948 : 340,577.52 = 79,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,948/340,577.52 = 79,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,948x = 340,577.52 × 79,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,948x = 26,975,101,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975,101,894.08/226,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,860.28

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