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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,898.97, 410,177.75 and 226,222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,898.97, 410,177.75 and 226,222.37 is: 338,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,898.97 : 410,177.75 = 226,222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,898.97/410,177.75 = 226,222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,898.97x = 410,177.75 × 226,222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,898.97x = 92,791,379,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,791,379,544.27/273,898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,779.59

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