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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,964.60, 340,705.24 and 114,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,964.60, 340,705.24 and 114,771.50 is: 172,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,964.60 : 340,705.24 = 114,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,964.60/340,705.24 = 114,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,964.60x = 340,705.24 × 114,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,964.60x = 39,103,250,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103,250,739.85/226,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,287.89

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