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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,962.92, 513,319.44 and 226,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,962.92, 513,319.44 and 226,777.11 is: 312,958.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,962.92 : 513,319.44 = 226,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,962.92/513,319.44 = 226,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,962.92x = 513,319.44 × 226,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,962.92x = 116,409,099,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,409,099,110.02/371,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,958.88

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