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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,748.40, 340,122.60 and 212,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,748.40, 340,122.60 and 212,751.60 is: 319,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,748.40 : 340,122.60 = 212,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,748.40/340,122.60 = 212,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,748.40x = 340,122.60 × 212,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,748.40x = 72,361,627,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361,627,346.16/226,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,127.40

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