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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,644.60, 339,966.90 and 204,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,644.60, 339,966.90 and 204,094.20 is: 306,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,644.60 : 339,966.90 = 204,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,644.60/339,966.90 = 204,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,644.60x = 339,966.90 × 204,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,644.60x = 69,385,272,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,385,272,481.98/226,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,141.30

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