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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,593.20, 363,889.80 and 226,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,593.20, 363,889.80 and 226,846.80 is: 340,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,593.20 : 363,889.80 = 226,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,593.20/363,889.80 = 226,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,593.20x = 363,889.80 × 226,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,593.20x = 82,547,236,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,547,236,682.64/242,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,270.20

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