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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,151.64, 402,222.60 and 226,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,151.64, 402,222.60 and 226,300.56 is: 339,446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,151.64 : 402,222.60 = 226,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,151.64/402,222.60 = 226,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,151.64x = 402,222.60 × 226,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,151.64x = 91,023,199,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023,199,624.66/268,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,446.74

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