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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.60, 409,817.40 and 226,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.60, 409,817.40 and 226,555.60 is: 339,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.60 : 409,817.40 = 226,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.60/409,817.40 = 226,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.60x = 409,817.40 × 226,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.60x = 92,846,426,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,846,426,947.44/273,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,833.40

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