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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,159.14, 402,233.82 and 226,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,159.14, 402,233.82 and 226,308.06 is: 339,457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,159.14 : 402,233.82 = 226,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,159.14/402,233.82 = 226,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,159.14x = 402,233.82 × 226,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,159.14x = 91,028,755,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,028,755,470.59/268,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,457.96

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