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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,759.36, 499,475.32 and 226,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,759.36, 499,475.32 and 226,000.16 is: 312,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,759.36 : 499,475.32 = 226,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,759.36/499,475.32 = 226,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,759.36x = 499,475.32 × 226,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,759.36x = 112,881,502,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,881,502,236.05/361,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,034.78

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