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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,232.10, 512,211.72 and 226,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,232.10, 512,211.72 and 226,036.18 is: 311,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,232.10 : 512,211.72 = 226,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,232.10/512,211.72 = 226,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,232.10x = 512,211.72 × 226,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,232.10x = 115,778,380,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,778,380,540.03/371,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,875.99

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