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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,521.54, 339,736.95 and 215,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,521.54, 339,736.95 and 215,280.90 is: 322,878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,521.54 : 339,736.95 = 215,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,521.54/339,736.95 = 215,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,521.54x = 339,736.95 × 215,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,521.54x = 73,138,876,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,138,876,359.26/226,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,878.24

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