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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,061.94, 395,240.13 and 226,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,061.94, 395,240.13 and 226,092.42 is: 312,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,061.94 : 395,240.13 = 226,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,061.94/395,240.13 = 226,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,061.94x = 395,240.13 × 226,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,061.94x = 89,360,797,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360,797,472.81/286,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,382.69

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