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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,242.92, 367,955.94 and 226,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,242.92, 367,955.94 and 226,873 is: 312,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,242.92 : 367,955.94 = 226,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,242.92/367,955.94 = 226,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,242.92x = 367,955.94 × 226,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,242.92x = 83,479,267,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,479,267,975.62/267,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,372.23

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