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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,984.80, 340,477.20 and 185,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,984.80, 340,477.20 and 185,512.80 is: 278,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,984.80 : 340,477.20 = 185,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,984.80/340,477.20 = 185,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,984.80x = 340,477.20 × 185,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,984.80x = 63,162,878,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,878,708.16/226,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,269.20

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