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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,667.21, 500,145.87 and 226,657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,667.21, 500,145.87 and 226,657.68 is: 312,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,667.21 : 500,145.87 = 226,657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,667.21/500,145.87 = 226,657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,667.21x = 500,145.87 × 226,657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,667.21x = 113,361,902,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,361,902,555.78/362,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,578.31

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