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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,886.22, 350,503.37 and 226,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,886.22, 350,503.37 and 226,964.25 is: 313,336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,886.22 : 350,503.37 = 226,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,886.22/350,503.37 = 226,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,886.22x = 350,503.37 × 226,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,886.22x = 79,551,733,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551,733,359.70/253,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,336.16

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