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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,480, 348,285.37 and 226,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,480, 348,285.37 and 226,597.10 is: 338,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,480 : 348,285.37 = 226,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,480/348,285.37 = 226,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,480x = 348,285.37 × 226,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,480x = 78,920,454,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,920,454,814.43/233,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,018.05

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