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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,916.80, 552,125.31 and 226,852.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,916.80, 552,125.31 and 226,852.05 is: 339,509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,916.80 : 552,125.31 = 226,852.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,916.80/552,125.31 = 226,852.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,916.80x = 552,125.31 × 226,852.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,916.80x = 125,250,759,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,250,759,650.16/368,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,509.50

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