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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,153.28, 499,748.24 and 226,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,153.28, 499,748.24 and 226,179.20 is: 312,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,153.28 : 499,748.24 = 226,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,153.28/499,748.24 = 226,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,153.28x = 499,748.24 × 226,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,153.28x = 113,032,657,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,032,657,124.61/362,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,112.75

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