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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,284.47, 382,559.49 and 226,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,284.47, 382,559.49 and 226,208.90 is: 312,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,284.47 : 382,559.49 = 226,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,284.47/382,559.49 = 226,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,284.47x = 382,559.49 × 226,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,284.47x = 86,538,362,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,538,362,373.86/277,284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,092.36

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