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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,737.57, 483,160.02 and 226,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,737.57, 483,160.02 and 226,340.68 is: 338,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,737.57 : 483,160.02 = 226,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,737.57/483,160.02 = 226,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,737.57x = 483,160.02 × 226,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,737.57x = 109,358,767,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,358,767,475.61/322,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,847.34

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