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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,998.40, 377,997.60 and 226,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,998.40, 377,997.60 and 226,337.60 is: 339,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,998.40 : 377,997.60 = 226,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,998.40/377,997.60 = 226,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,998.40x = 377,997.60 × 226,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,998.40x = 85,555,069,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,069,589.76/251,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,506.40

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