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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,481, 348,286.86 and 226,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,481, 348,286.86 and 226,598.10 is: 338,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,481 : 348,286.86 = 226,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,481/348,286.86 = 226,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,481x = 348,286.86 × 226,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,481x = 78,921,140,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921,140,730.97/233,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,019.54

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