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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,876.80, 553,315.20 and 228,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,876.80, 553,315.20 and 228,908.80 is: 343,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,876.80 : 553,315.20 = 228,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,876.80/553,315.20 = 228,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,876.80x = 553,315.20 × 228,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,876.80x = 126,658,718,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,658,718,453.76/368,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,363.20

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