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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,934.60, 353,901.90 and 226,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,934.60, 353,901.90 and 226,603.40 is: 339,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,934.60 : 353,901.90 = 226,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,934.60/353,901.90 = 226,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,934.60x = 353,901.90 × 226,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,934.60x = 80,195,373,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,373,806.46/235,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,905.10

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