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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,562.76, 339,884.94 and 184,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,562.76, 339,884.94 and 184,813 is: 277,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,562.76 : 339,884.94 = 184,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,562.76/339,884.94 = 184,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,562.76x = 339,884.94 × 184,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,562.76x = 62,815,155,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,815,155,416.22/226,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,252.78

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