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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,997.40, 340,496.10 and 209,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,997.40, 340,496.10 and 209,938.80 is: 314,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,997.40 : 340,496.10 = 209,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,997.40/340,496.10 = 209,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,997.40x = 340,496.10 × 209,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,997.40x = 71,483,342,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483,342,638.68/226,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,908.20

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