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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,270.20, 552,405.30 and 228,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,270.20, 552,405.30 and 228,302.20 is: 342,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,270.20 : 552,405.30 = 228,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,270.20/552,405.30 = 228,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,270.20x = 552,405.30 × 228,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,270.20x = 126,115,345,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,115,345,281.66/368,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,453.30

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