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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,056.26, 510,686.98 and 226,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,056.26, 510,686.98 and 226,895.24 is: 313,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,056.26 : 510,686.98 = 226,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,056.26/510,686.98 = 226,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,056.26x = 510,686.98 × 226,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,056.26x = 115,872,444,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,872,444,891.98/370,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,121.16

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