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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,960.92, 340,265.94 and 114,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,960.92, 340,265.94 and 114,583.29 is: 171,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,960.92 : 340,265.94 = 114,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,960.92/340,265.94 = 114,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,960.92x = 340,265.94 × 114,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,960.92x = 38,988,790,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988,790,880.14/226,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,786.36

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