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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,945.92, 414,291.84 and 226,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,945.92, 414,291.84 and 226,119.60 is: 340,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,945.92 : 414,291.84 = 226,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,945.92/414,291.84 = 226,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,945.92x = 414,291.84 × 226,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,945.92x = 93,679,505,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679,505,144.06/274,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,719.75

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