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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,918.80, 552,128.30 and 226,854.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,918.80, 552,128.30 and 226,854.05 is: 339,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,918.80 : 552,128.30 = 226,854.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,918.80/552,128.30 = 226,854.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,918.80x = 552,128.30 × 226,854.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,918.80x = 125,252,540,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,252,540,974.62/368,918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,512.49

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