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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,186.08, 377,806.80 and 226,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,186.08, 377,806.80 and 226,220 is: 338,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,186.08 : 377,806.80 = 226,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,186.08/377,806.80 = 226,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,186.08x = 377,806.80 × 226,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,186.08x = 85,467,454,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,467,454,296/252,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,906.31

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