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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,844.30, 550,266.45 and 226,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,844.30, 550,266.45 and 226,876.30 is: 340,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,844.30 : 550,266.45 = 226,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,844.30/550,266.45 = 226,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,844.30x = 550,266.45 × 226,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,844.30x = 124,842,416,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,842,416,190.14/366,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,314.45

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