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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,005.16, 418,176.68 and 226,391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,005.16, 418,176.68 and 226,391.31 is: 312,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,005.16 : 418,176.68 = 226,391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,005.16/418,176.68 = 226,391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,005.16x = 418,176.68 × 226,391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,005.16x = 94,671,565,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,671,565,264.69/303,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,442.09

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