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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,073.88, 347,594.46 and 226,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,073.88, 347,594.46 and 226,685.24 is: 312,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,073.88 : 347,594.46 = 226,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,073.88/347,594.46 = 226,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,073.88x = 347,594.46 × 226,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,073.88x = 78,794,533,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,794,533,587.77/252,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,585.08

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