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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,652.04, 339,931.98 and 215,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,652.04, 339,931.98 and 215,411.40 is: 323,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,652.04 : 339,931.98 = 215,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,652.04/339,931.98 = 215,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,652.04x = 339,931.98 × 215,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,652.04x = 73,225,223,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225,223,716.57/226,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,073.31

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