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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,942.73, 513,337.08 and 226,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,942.73, 513,337.08 and 226,832.72 is: 313,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,942.73 : 513,337.08 = 226,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,942.73/513,337.08 = 226,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,942.73x = 513,337.08 × 226,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,942.73x = 116,441,643,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,441,643,566.57/371,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,063.37

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