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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,961.92, 340,267.44 and 114,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,961.92, 340,267.44 and 114,584.29 is: 171,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,961.92 : 340,267.44 = 114,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,961.92/340,267.44 = 114,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,961.92x = 340,267.44 × 114,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,961.92x = 38,989,303,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,303,022.52/226,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,787.86

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