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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,162.36, 575,678.70 and 226,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,162.36, 575,678.70 and 226,175.16 is: 312,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,162.36 : 575,678.70 = 226,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,162.36/575,678.70 = 226,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,162.36x = 575,678.70 × 226,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,162.36x = 130,204,222,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204,222,081.09/417,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,118.82

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