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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,364.80, 391,010.40 and 226,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,364.80, 391,010.40 and 226,689.60 is: 339,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,364.80 : 391,010.40 = 226,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,364.80/391,010.40 = 226,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,364.80x = 391,010.40 × 226,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,364.80x = 88,637,991,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,637,991,171.84/261,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,135.15

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