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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,399.76, 333,281.94 and 226,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,399.76, 333,281.94 and 226,337 is: 312,485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,399.76 : 333,281.94 = 226,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,399.76/333,281.94 = 226,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,399.76x = 333,281.94 × 226,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,399.76x = 75,434,034,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,434,034,453.78/241,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,485.95

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