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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,031.26, 563,766.36 and 226,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,031.26, 563,766.36 and 226,236.46 is: 339,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,031.26 : 563,766.36 = 226,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,031.26/563,766.36 = 226,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,031.26x = 563,766.36 × 226,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,031.26x = 127,544,505,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,544,505,553.49/376,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,185.91

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