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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,696.40, 340,044.60 and 212,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,696.40, 340,044.60 and 212,699.60 is: 319,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,696.40 : 340,044.60 = 212,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,696.40/340,044.60 = 212,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,696.40x = 340,044.60 × 212,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,696.40x = 72,327,350,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327,350,402.16/226,696.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,049.40

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