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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,236.83, 541,747.21 and 226,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,236.83, 541,747.21 and 226,505.54 is: 339,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,236.83 : 541,747.21 = 226,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,236.83/541,747.21 = 226,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,236.83x = 541,747.21 × 226,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,236.83x = 122,708,744,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,744,344.54/361,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,690.57

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