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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,286.47, 382,562.25 and 226,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,286.47, 382,562.25 and 226,210.90 is: 312,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,286.47 : 382,562.25 = 226,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,286.47/382,562.25 = 226,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,286.47x = 382,562.25 × 226,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,286.47x = 86,539,750,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,539,750,878.53/277,286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,095.11

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