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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,772.60, 340,158.90 and 202,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,772.60, 340,158.90 and 202,278.20 is: 303,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,772.60 : 340,158.90 = 202,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,772.60/340,158.90 = 202,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,772.60x = 340,158.90 × 202,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,772.60x = 68,806,730,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806,730,005.98/226,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,417.30

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