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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,030.64, 563,765.43 and 226,235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,030.64, 563,765.43 and 226,235.83 is: 339,184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,030.64 : 563,765.43 = 226,235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,030.64/563,765.43 = 226,235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,030.64x = 563,765.43 × 226,235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,030.64x = 127,543,939,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,543,939,981.36/376,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,184.97

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