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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,567.40, 406,913.70 and 226,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,567.40, 406,913.70 and 226,952.60 is: 340,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,567.40 : 406,913.70 = 226,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,567.40/406,913.70 = 226,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,567.40x = 406,913.70 × 226,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,567.40x = 92,350,122,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,350,122,190.62/271,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,063.36

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