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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,175.16, 552,962.94 and 228,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,175.16, 552,962.94 and 228,907 is: 343,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,175.16 : 552,962.94 = 228,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,175.16/552,962.94 = 228,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,175.16x = 552,962.94 × 228,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,175.16x = 126,577,087,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,577,087,706.58/368,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,795.84

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