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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,835.10, 488,752.65 and 226,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,835.10, 488,752.65 and 226,107.90 is: 339,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,835.10 : 488,752.65 = 226,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,835.10/488,752.65 = 226,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,835.10x = 488,752.65 × 226,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,835.10x = 110,510,835,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,510,835,310.94/325,835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,161.85

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