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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,156.21, 575,679.56 and 226,170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,156.21, 575,679.56 and 226,170.09 is: 312,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,156.21 : 575,679.56 = 226,170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,156.21/575,679.56 = 226,170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,156.21x = 575,679.56 × 226,170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,156.21x = 130,201,496,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,201,496,765.51/417,156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,116.88

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