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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,131.88, 410,201.32 and 226,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,131.88, 410,201.32 and 226,302.16 is: 338,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,131.88 : 410,201.32 = 226,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,131.88/410,201.32 = 226,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,131.88x = 410,201.32 × 226,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,131.88x = 92,829,444,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,829,444,750.85/274,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,630.61

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