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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,864.60, 337,968.80 and 216,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,864.60, 337,968.80 and 216,629.44 is: 322,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,864.60 : 337,968.80 = 216,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,864.60/337,968.80 = 216,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,864.60x = 337,968.80 × 216,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,864.60x = 73,213,991,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213,991,881.47/226,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,721.09

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