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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.73, 410,187.87 and 226,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.73, 410,187.87 and 226,229.13 is: 338,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.73 : 410,187.87 = 226,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.73/410,187.87 = 226,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.73x = 410,187.87 × 226,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.73x = 92,796,444,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,796,444,966.65/273,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,789.72

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