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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,215.10, 409,822.65 and 226,559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,215.10, 409,822.65 and 226,559.10 is: 339,838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,215.10 : 409,822.65 = 226,559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,215.10/409,822.65 = 226,559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,215.10x = 409,822.65 × 226,559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,215.10x = 92,849,050,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,849,050,743.62/273,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,838.65

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