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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,179.97, 340,858.44 and 203,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,179.97, 340,858.44 and 203,718.80 is: 307,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,179.97 : 340,858.44 = 203,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,179.97/340,858.44 = 203,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,179.97x = 340,858.44 × 203,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,179.97x = 69,439,273,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,439,273,218.82/226,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,008.95

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