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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,116.96, 410,179.02 and 226,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,116.96, 410,179.02 and 226,287.30 is: 338,608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,116.96 : 410,179.02 = 226,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,116.96/410,179.02 = 226,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,116.96x = 410,179.02 × 226,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,116.96x = 92,818,302,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,818,302,952.45/274,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,608.39

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