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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,235.08, 541,744.59 and 226,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,235.08, 541,744.59 and 226,503.79 is: 339,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,235.08 : 541,744.59 = 226,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,235.08/541,744.59 = 226,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,235.08x = 541,744.59 × 226,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,235.08x = 122,707,202,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707,202,280.74/361,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,687.95

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