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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,554.23, 378,415.04 and 226,511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,554.23, 378,415.04 and 226,511.11 is: 339,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,554.23 : 378,415.04 = 226,511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,554.23/378,415.04 = 226,511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,554.23x = 378,415.04 × 226,511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,554.23x = 85,715,210,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,715,210,751.09/252,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,393.29

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