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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,761.36, 499,478.08 and 226,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,761.36, 499,478.08 and 226,002.16 is: 312,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,761.36 : 499,478.08 = 226,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,761.36/499,478.08 = 226,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,761.36x = 499,478.08 × 226,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,761.36x = 112,883,124,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,883,124,952.65/361,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,037.54

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