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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,124.88, 413,580.20 and 228,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,124.88, 413,580.20 and 228,196.76 is: 341,793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,124.88 : 413,580.20 = 228,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,124.88/413,580.20 = 228,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,124.88x = 413,580.20 × 228,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,124.88x = 94,377,661,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,377,661,640.15/276,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,793.40

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