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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,233.60, 339,350.40 and 206,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,233.60, 339,350.40 and 206,534.40 is: 309,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,233.60 : 339,350.40 = 206,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,233.60/339,350.40 = 206,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,233.60x = 339,350.40 × 206,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,233.60x = 70,087,531,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087,531,253.76/226,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,801.60

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