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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,913.12, 375,285.05 and 226,519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,913.12, 375,285.05 and 226,519.21 is: 312,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,913.12 : 375,285.05 = 226,519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,913.12/375,285.05 = 226,519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,913.12x = 375,285.05 × 226,519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,913.12x = 85,009,273,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009,273,050.81/271,913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,633.95

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