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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,882.20, 349,323.30 and 226,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,882.20, 349,323.30 and 226,321.20 is: 339,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,882.20 : 349,323.30 = 226,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,882.20/349,323.30 = 226,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,882.20x = 349,323.30 × 226,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,882.20x = 79,059,268,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,059,268,443.96/232,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,481.80

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