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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,435.20, 356,152.80 and 226,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,435.20, 356,152.80 and 226,937.60 is: 340,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,435.20 : 356,152.80 = 226,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,435.20/356,152.80 = 226,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,435.20x = 356,152.80 × 226,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,435.20x = 80,824,461,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824,461,665.28/237,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,406.40

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