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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,235.30, 549,352.95 and 226,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,235.30, 549,352.95 and 226,267.30 is: 339,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,235.30 : 549,352.95 = 226,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,235.30/549,352.95 = 226,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,235.30x = 549,352.95 × 226,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,235.30x = 124,300,608,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,300,608,743.54/366,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,400.95

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