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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,994.88, 340,295.04 and 114,581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,994.88, 340,295.04 and 114,581.46 is: 171,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,994.88 : 340,295.04 = 114,581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,994.88/340,295.04 = 114,581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,994.88x = 340,295.04 × 114,581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,994.88x = 38,991,502,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991,502,513.96/226,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,772.61

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