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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,985.62, 340,423.74 and 100,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,985.62, 340,423.74 and 100,555.96 is: 150,809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,985.62 : 340,423.74 = 100,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,985.62/340,423.74 = 100,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,985.62x = 340,423.74 × 100,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,985.62x = 34,231,635,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,635,982.49/226,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,809.71

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