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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,117.96, 410,180.52 and 226,288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,117.96, 410,180.52 and 226,288.30 is: 338,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,117.96 : 410,180.52 = 226,288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,117.96/410,180.52 = 226,288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,117.96x = 410,180.52 × 226,288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,117.96x = 92,819,052,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,819,052,563.92/274,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,609.89

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