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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,025.88, 563,758.31 and 226,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,025.88, 563,758.31 and 226,231.08 is: 339,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,025.88 : 563,758.31 = 226,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,025.88/563,758.31 = 226,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,025.88x = 563,758.31 × 226,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,025.88x = 127,539,651,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,539,651,330.28/376,025.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,177.85

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