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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,248.48, 423,885.83 and 226,868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,248.48, 423,885.83 and 226,868.94 is: 312,992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,248.48 : 423,885.83 = 226,868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,248.48/423,885.83 = 226,868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,248.48x = 423,885.83 × 226,868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,248.48x = 96,166,527,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,166,527,798.78/307,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,992.69

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