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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,683.96, 310,834.55 and 220,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,683.96, 310,834.55 and 220,779.06 is: 302,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,683.96 : 310,834.55 = 220,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,683.96/310,834.55 = 220,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,683.96x = 310,834.55 × 220,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,683.96x = 68,625,759,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,625,759,764.52/226,683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,737.61

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