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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,129.60, 359,805.60 and 226,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,129.60, 359,805.60 and 226,132.80 is: 338,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,129.60 : 359,805.60 = 226,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,129.60/359,805.60 = 226,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,129.60x = 359,805.60 × 226,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,129.60x = 81,363,847,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,363,847,783.68/240,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,833.06

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