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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,249.54, 499,906.12 and 226,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,249.54, 499,906.12 and 226,362.41 is: 312,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,249.54 : 499,906.12 = 226,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,249.54/499,906.12 = 226,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,249.54x = 499,906.12 × 226,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,249.54x = 113,159,954,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,159,954,096.95/362,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,381.22

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