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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028, 563,761.50 and 226,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028, 563,761.50 and 226,233.20 is: 339,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028 : 563,761.50 = 226,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028/563,761.50 = 226,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028x = 563,761.50 × 226,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028x = 127,541,568,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,541,568,181.80/376,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,181.04

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