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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,158.20, 552,237.30 and 228,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,158.20, 552,237.30 and 228,190.20 is: 342,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,158.20 : 552,237.30 = 228,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,158.20/552,237.30 = 228,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,158.20x = 552,237.30 × 228,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,158.20x = 126,015,139,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,015,139,934.46/368,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,285.30

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