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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,724.40, 340,086.60 and 212,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,724.40, 340,086.60 and 212,727.60 is: 319,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,724.40 : 340,086.60 = 212,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,724.40/340,086.60 = 212,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,724.40x = 340,086.60 × 212,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,724.40x = 72,345,806,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345,806,210.16/226,724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,091.40

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