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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,030.14, 563,764.68 and 226,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,030.14, 563,764.68 and 226,235.33 is: 339,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,030.14 : 563,764.68 = 226,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,030.14/563,764.68 = 226,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,030.14x = 563,764.68 × 226,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,030.14x = 127,543,485,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,543,485,603.32/376,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,184.21

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