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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,841.78, 452,762.66 and 226,554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,841.78, 452,762.66 and 226,554.30 is: 339,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,841.78 : 452,762.66 = 226,554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,841.78/452,762.66 = 226,554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,841.78x = 452,762.66 × 226,554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,841.78x = 102,575,328,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,575,328,068.82/301,841.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,831.45

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