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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,917.30, 552,126.06 and 226,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,917.30, 552,126.06 and 226,852.56 is: 339,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,917.30 : 552,126.06 = 226,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,917.30/552,126.06 = 226,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,917.30x = 552,126.06 × 226,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,917.30x = 125,251,206,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251,206,258.82/368,917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,510.25

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