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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,956.88, 351,631.04 and 226,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,956.88, 351,631.04 and 226,297.44 is: 312,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,956.88 : 351,631.04 = 226,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,956.88/351,631.04 = 226,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,956.88x = 351,631.04 × 226,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,956.88x = 79,573,204,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573,204,176.54/254,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,104.56

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