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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,061.54, 510,697.29 and 226,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,061.54, 510,697.29 and 226,793.90 is: 312,983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,061.54 : 510,697.29 = 226,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,061.54/510,697.29 = 226,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,061.54x = 510,697.29 × 226,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,061.54x = 115,823,030,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,823,030,118.53/370,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,983.16

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