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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,208.92, 367,909.02 and 226,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,208.92, 367,909.02 and 226,839 is: 312,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,208.92 : 367,909.02 = 226,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,208.92/367,909.02 = 226,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,208.92x = 367,909.02 × 226,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,208.92x = 83,456,114,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,456,114,187.78/267,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,325.33

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