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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,448.30, 498,672.45 and 226,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,448.30, 498,672.45 and 226,160.10 is: 339,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,448.30 : 498,672.45 = 226,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,448.30/498,672.45 = 226,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,448.30x = 498,672.45 × 226,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,448.30x = 112,779,811,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,779,811,159.25/332,448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,240.15

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