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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,099.80, 440,168.10 and 226,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,099.80, 440,168.10 and 226,701.40 is: 340,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,099.80 : 440,168.10 = 226,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,099.80/440,168.10 = 226,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,099.80x = 440,168.10 × 226,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,099.80x = 99,786,724,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,786,724,505.34/293,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,453.06

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