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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.82, 563,762.71 and 226,234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.82, 563,762.71 and 226,234.01 is: 339,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.82 : 563,762.71 = 226,234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.82/563,762.71 = 226,234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.82x = 563,762.71 × 226,234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.82x = 127,542,300,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542,300,263.97/376,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,182.25

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