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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,917.80, 552,126.80 and 226,853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,917.80, 552,126.80 and 226,853.05 is: 339,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,917.80 : 552,126.80 = 226,853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,917.80/552,126.80 = 226,853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,917.80x = 552,126.80 × 226,853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,917.80x = 125,251,648,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251,648,566.74/368,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,510.99

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