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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,031.76, 354,470.46 and 226,518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,031.76, 354,470.46 and 226,518.31 is: 340,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,031.76 : 354,470.46 = 226,518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,031.76/354,470.46 = 226,518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,031.76x = 354,470.46 × 226,518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,031.76x = 80,294,049,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294,049,544.12/236,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,183.24

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