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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,917.36, 552,126.15 and 226,852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,917.36, 552,126.15 and 226,852.62 is: 339,510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,917.36 : 552,126.15 = 226,852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,917.36/552,126.15 = 226,852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,917.36x = 552,126.15 × 226,852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,917.36x = 125,251,261,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251,261,627.54/368,917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,510.35

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