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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,782.96, 339,688.44 and 184,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,782.96, 339,688.44 and 184,462.16 is: 276,297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,782.96 : 339,688.44 = 184,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,782.96/339,688.44 = 184,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,782.96x = 339,688.44 × 184,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,782.96x = 62,659,663,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,659,663,369.43/226,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,297.93

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