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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,097.60, 409,646.40 and 226,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,097.60, 409,646.40 and 226,441.60 is: 339,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,097.60 : 409,646.40 = 226,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,097.60/409,646.40 = 226,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,097.60x = 409,646.40 × 226,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,097.60x = 92,760,986,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,760,986,250.24/273,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,662.40

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