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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,483.60, 339,725.40 and 206,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,483.60, 339,725.40 and 206,784.40 is: 310,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,483.60 : 339,725.40 = 206,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,483.60/339,725.40 = 206,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,483.60x = 339,725.40 × 206,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,483.60x = 70,249,913,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,249,913,003.76/226,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,176.60

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