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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,919.80, 552,129.80 and 226,855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,919.80, 552,129.80 and 226,855.05 is: 339,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,919.80 : 552,129.80 = 226,855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,919.80/552,129.80 = 226,855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,919.80x = 552,129.80 × 226,855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,919.80x = 125,253,433,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,253,433,385.49/368,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,513.99

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