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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,032.76, 354,471.96 and 226,519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,032.76, 354,471.96 and 226,519.31 is: 340,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,032.76 : 354,471.96 = 226,519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,032.76/354,471.96 = 226,519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,032.76x = 354,471.96 × 226,519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,032.76x = 80,294,743,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294,743,793.55/236,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,184.74

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