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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,406.78, 312,760.26 and 214,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,406.78, 312,760.26 and 214,449.35 is: 296,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,406.78 : 312,760.26 = 214,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,406.78/312,760.26 = 214,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,406.78x = 312,760.26 × 214,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,406.78x = 67,071,235,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,071,235,244.73/226,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,242.17

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