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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,333.61, 348,856.35 and 226,466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,333.61, 348,856.35 and 226,466.31 is: 311,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,333.61 : 348,856.35 = 226,466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,333.61/348,856.35 = 226,466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,333.61x = 348,856.35 × 226,466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,333.61x = 79,004,210,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,004,210,304.57/253,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,858.39

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