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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,567.90, 406,914.45 and 226,953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,567.90, 406,914.45 and 226,953.10 is: 340,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,567.90 : 406,914.45 = 226,953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,567.90/406,914.45 = 226,953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,567.90x = 406,914.45 × 226,953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,567.90x = 92,350,495,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,350,495,862.30/271,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,064.11

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