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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,281.60, 339,422.40 and 201,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,281.60, 339,422.40 and 201,787.20 is: 302,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,281.60 : 339,422.40 = 201,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,281.60/339,422.40 = 201,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,281.60x = 339,422.40 × 201,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,281.60x = 68,491,095,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,095,713.28/226,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,680.80

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