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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,924.90, 392,550.36 and 228,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,924.90, 392,550.36 and 228,052.32 is: 341,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,924.90 : 392,550.36 = 228,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,924.90/392,550.36 = 228,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,924.90x = 392,550.36 × 228,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,924.90x = 89,522,020,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,522,020,314.84/261,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,785.07

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