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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,949.63, 340,393.86 and 93,811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,949.63, 340,393.86 and 93,811.41 is: 140,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,949.63 : 340,393.86 = 93,811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,949.63/340,393.86 = 93,811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,949.63x = 340,393.86 × 93,811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,949.63x = 31,932,827,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932,827,961.94/226,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,704.48

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