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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,202, 326,541.96 and 226,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,202, 326,541.96 and 226,287.60 is: 312,835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,202 : 326,541.96 = 226,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,202/326,541.96 = 226,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,202x = 326,541.96 × 226,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,202x = 73,892,396,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892,396,427.70/236,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,835.61

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