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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,695.40, 356,543.10 and 226,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,695.40, 356,543.10 and 226,031.40 is: 339,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,695.40 : 356,543.10 = 226,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,695.40/356,543.10 = 226,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,695.40x = 356,543.10 × 226,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,695.40x = 80,589,936,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,589,936,053.34/237,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,047.10

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