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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,775.77, 473,183.33 and 226,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,775.77, 473,183.33 and 226,559.24 is: 312,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,775.77 : 473,183.33 = 226,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,775.77/473,183.33 = 226,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,775.77x = 473,183.33 × 226,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,775.77x = 107,204,052,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,204,052,126.76/342,775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,752.71

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