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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,026.51, 563,759.24 and 226,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,026.51, 563,759.24 and 226,231.70 is: 339,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,026.51 : 563,759.24 = 226,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,026.51/563,759.24 = 226,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,026.51x = 563,759.24 × 226,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,026.51x = 127,540,211,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,540,211,255.91/376,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,178.78

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