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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,803.60, 340,205.40 and 223,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,803.60, 340,205.40 and 223,304.40 is: 334,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,803.60 : 340,205.40 = 223,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,803.60/340,205.40 = 223,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,803.60x = 340,205.40 × 223,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,803.60x = 75,969,362,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969,362,723.76/226,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,956.60

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