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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,570.88, 321,036.62 and 226,171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,570.88, 321,036.62 and 226,171.81 is: 312,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,570.88 : 321,036.62 = 226,171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,570.88/321,036.62 = 226,171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,570.88x = 321,036.62 × 226,171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,570.88x = 72,609,432,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,609,432,692.12/232,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,203.46

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