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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,822.80, 550,234.20 and 226,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,822.80, 550,234.20 and 226,854.80 is: 340,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,822.80 : 550,234.20 = 226,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,822.80/550,234.20 = 226,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,822.80x = 550,234.20 × 226,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,822.80x = 124,823,269,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,823,269,394.16/366,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,282.20

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