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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,936.60, 340,404.90 and 148,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,936.60, 340,404.90 and 148,204.60 is: 222,306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,936.60 : 340,404.90 = 148,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,936.60/340,404.90 = 148,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,936.60x = 340,404.90 × 148,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,936.60x = 50,449,572,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449,572,042.54/226,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,306.90

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