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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,431.60, 353,147.40 and 226,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,431.60, 353,147.40 and 226,246.20 is: 339,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,431.60 : 353,147.40 = 226,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,431.60/353,147.40 = 226,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,431.60x = 353,147.40 × 226,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,431.60x = 79,898,257,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898,257,289.88/235,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,369.30

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