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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,857.60, 553,804.80 and 228,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,857.60, 553,804.80 and 228,889.60 is: 343,656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,857.60 : 553,804.80 = 228,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,857.60/553,804.80 = 228,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,857.60x = 553,804.80 × 228,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,857.60x = 126,760,159,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,760,159,150.08/368,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,656.09

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