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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,918.30, 552,127.55 and 226,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,918.30, 552,127.55 and 226,853.56 is: 339,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,918.30 : 552,127.55 = 226,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,918.30/552,127.55 = 226,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,918.30x = 552,127.55 × 226,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,918.30x = 125,252,100,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,252,100,291.58/368,918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,511.76

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