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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,822.60, 340,233.90 and 223,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,822.60, 340,233.90 and 223,323.40 is: 334,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,822.60 : 340,233.90 = 223,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,822.60/340,233.90 = 223,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,822.60x = 340,233.90 × 223,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,822.60x = 75,982,191,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982,191,343.26/226,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,985.10

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