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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,245.29, 499,900.25 and 226,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,245.29, 499,900.25 and 226,358.16 is: 312,375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,245.29 : 499,900.25 = 226,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,245.29/499,900.25 = 226,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,245.29x = 499,900.25 × 226,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,245.29x = 113,156,501,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,156,501,339.44/362,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,375.36

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