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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,701.70, 340,052.55 and 200,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,701.70, 340,052.55 and 200,457.70 is: 300,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,701.70 : 340,052.55 = 200,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,701.70/340,052.55 = 200,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,701.70x = 340,052.55 × 200,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,701.70x = 68,166,152,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,166,152,052.14/226,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,686.55

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