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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,526.92, 378,787.91 and 226,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,526.92, 378,787.91 and 226,851.08 is: 341,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,526.92 : 378,787.91 = 226,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,526.92/378,787.91 = 226,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,526.92x = 378,787.91 × 226,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,526.92x = 85,928,446,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,928,446,474.44/251,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,627.24

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