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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,954.25, 340,332.90 and 77,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,954.25, 340,332.90 and 77,154.30 is: 115,697.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,954.25 : 340,332.90 = 77,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,954.25/340,332.90 = 77,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,954.25x = 340,332.90 × 77,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,954.25x = 26,258,146,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258,146,666.47/226,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,697.97

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