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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,188.08, 377,809.80 and 226,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,188.08, 377,809.80 and 226,222 is: 338,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,188.08 : 377,809.80 = 226,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,188.08/377,809.80 = 226,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,188.08x = 377,809.80 × 226,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,188.08x = 85,468,888,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468,888,575.60/252,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,909.31

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