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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,237.83, 541,748.71 and 226,506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,237.83, 541,748.71 and 226,506.54 is: 339,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,237.83 : 541,748.71 = 226,506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,237.83/541,748.71 = 226,506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,237.83x = 541,748.71 × 226,506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,237.83x = 122,709,625,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,709,625,851.56/361,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,692.07

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