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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,968.57, 340,001.78 and 208,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,968.57, 340,001.78 and 208,368.13 is: 312,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,968.57 : 340,001.78 = 208,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,968.57/340,001.78 = 208,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,968.57x = 340,001.78 × 208,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,968.57x = 70,845,537,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845,537,179.93/226,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,138.10

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