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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,394.32, 375,916.26 and 226,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,394.32, 375,916.26 and 226,996.25 is: 313,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,394.32 : 375,916.26 = 226,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,394.32/375,916.26 = 226,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,394.32x = 375,916.26 × 226,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,394.32x = 85,331,579,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331,579,454.44/272,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,264.91

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