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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,194.39, 499,830.17 and 226,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,194.39, 499,830.17 and 226,307.14 is: 312,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,194.39 : 499,830.17 = 226,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,194.39/499,830.17 = 226,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,194.39x = 499,830.17 × 226,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,194.39x = 113,115,133,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,115,133,877.30/362,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,305.04

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