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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,189.40, 499,823.30 and 226,302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,189.40, 499,823.30 and 226,302.15 is: 312,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,189.40 : 499,823.30 = 226,302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,189.40/499,823.30 = 226,302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,189.40x = 499,823.30 × 226,302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,189.40x = 113,111,087,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,111,087,410.10/362,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,298.18

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