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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,111.60, 409,667.40 and 226,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,111.60, 409,667.40 and 226,455.60 is: 339,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,111.60 : 409,667.40 = 226,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,111.60/409,667.40 = 226,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,111.60x = 409,667.40 × 226,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,111.60x = 92,771,476,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,771,476,867.44/273,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,683.40

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