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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,026.01, 563,758.49 and 226,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,026.01, 563,758.49 and 226,231.20 is: 339,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,026.01 : 563,758.49 = 226,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,026.01/563,758.49 = 226,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,026.01x = 563,758.49 × 226,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,026.01x = 127,539,760,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,539,760,268.47/376,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,178.03

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