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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,178.35, 575,709.93 and 226,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,178.35, 575,709.93 and 226,192.23 is: 312,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,178.35 : 575,709.93 = 226,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,178.35/575,709.93 = 226,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,178.35x = 575,709.93 × 226,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,178.35x = 130,221,112,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,221,112,899.84/417,178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,147.34

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