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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,187.08, 377,808.30 and 226,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,187.08, 377,808.30 and 226,221 is: 338,907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,187.08 : 377,808.30 = 226,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,187.08/377,808.30 = 226,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,187.08x = 377,808.30 × 226,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,187.08x = 85,468,171,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468,171,434.30/252,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,907.81

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