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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,548.74, 402,478.59 and 226,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,548.74, 402,478.59 and 226,919.06 is: 340,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,548.74 : 402,478.59 = 226,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,548.74/402,478.59 = 226,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,548.74x = 402,478.59 × 226,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,548.74x = 91,330,063,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,063,312.93/268,548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,087.48

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