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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,992.82, 340,747.59 and 114,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,992.82, 340,747.59 and 114,799.72 is: 172,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,992.82 : 340,747.59 = 114,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,992.82/340,747.59 = 114,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,992.82x = 340,747.59 × 114,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,992.82x = 39,117,727,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117,727,922.67/226,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,330.24

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