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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,443.80, 381,665.70 and 226,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,443.80, 381,665.70 and 226,450.20 is: 339,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,443.80 : 381,665.70 = 226,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,443.80/381,665.70 = 226,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,443.80x = 381,665.70 × 226,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,443.80x = 86,428,274,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428,274,098.14/254,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,675.30

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