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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,989.76, 383,602.48 and 226,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,989.76, 383,602.48 and 226,689.60 is: 338,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,989.76 : 383,602.48 = 226,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,989.76/383,602.48 = 226,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,989.76x = 383,602.48 × 226,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,989.76x = 86,958,692,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,958,692,750.21/256,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,374.15

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