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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,130.60, 409,695.90 and 226,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,130.60, 409,695.90 and 226,474.60 is: 339,711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,130.60 : 409,695.90 = 226,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,130.60/409,695.90 = 226,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,130.60x = 409,695.90 × 226,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,130.60x = 92,785,715,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,785,715,074.14/273,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,711.90

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