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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,768.40, 340,541.40 and 148,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,768.40, 340,541.40 and 148,230.80 is: 222,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,768.40 : 340,541.40 = 148,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,768.40/340,541.40 = 148,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,768.40x = 340,541.40 × 148,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,768.40x = 50,478,724,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478,724,155.12/226,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,600.35

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