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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,002.60, 354,003.90 and 226,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,002.60, 354,003.90 and 226,671.40 is: 340,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,002.60 : 354,003.90 = 226,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,002.60/354,003.90 = 226,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,002.60x = 354,003.90 × 226,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,002.60x = 80,242,559,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,242,559,618.46/236,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,007.10

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