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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,159.46, 575,684.04 and 226,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,159.46, 575,684.04 and 226,173.34 is: 312,121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,159.46 : 575,684.04 = 226,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,159.46/575,684.04 = 226,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,159.46x = 575,684.04 × 226,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,159.46x = 130,204,382,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204,382,111.49/417,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,121.37

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