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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,385.23, 526,276.82 and 226,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,385.23, 526,276.82 and 226,309.80 is: 312,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,385.23 : 526,276.82 = 226,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,385.23/526,276.82 = 226,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,385.23x = 526,276.82 × 226,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,385.23x = 119,101,601,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,101,601,878.84/381,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,286.88

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