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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,853.80, 550,280.70 and 226,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,853.80, 550,280.70 and 226,885.80 is: 340,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,853.80 : 550,280.70 = 226,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,853.80/550,280.70 = 226,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,853.80x = 550,280.70 × 226,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,853.80x = 124,850,876,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,850,876,844.06/366,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,328.70

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