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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,060.94, 395,238.75 and 226,091.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,060.94, 395,238.75 and 226,091.42 is: 312,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,060.94 : 395,238.75 = 226,091.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,060.94/395,238.75 = 226,091.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,060.94x = 395,238.75 × 226,091.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,060.94x = 89,360,090,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360,090,226.53/286,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,381.31

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