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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,435.06, 339,209.70 and 186,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,435.06, 339,209.70 and 186,511.36 is: 279,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,435.06 : 339,209.70 = 186,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,435.06/339,209.70 = 186,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,435.06x = 339,209.70 × 186,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,435.06x = 63,266,462,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,266,462,472.19/226,435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,402.24

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