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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,821.72, 410,061.89 and 226,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,821.72, 410,061.89 and 226,145.12 is: 338,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,821.72 : 410,061.89 = 226,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,821.72/410,061.89 = 226,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,821.72x = 410,061.89 × 226,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,821.72x = 92,733,493,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,733,493,836.53/273,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,663.77

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