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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,157.23, 418,386.56 and 226,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,157.23, 418,386.56 and 226,543.30 is: 312,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,157.23 : 418,386.56 = 226,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,157.23/418,386.56 = 226,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,157.23x = 418,386.56 × 226,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,157.23x = 94,782,672,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,782,672,544.41/303,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,651.86

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