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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,922.78, 552,134.30 and 226,858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,922.78, 552,134.30 and 226,858.05 is: 339,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,922.78 : 552,134.30 = 226,858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,922.78/552,134.30 = 226,858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,922.78x = 552,134.30 × 226,858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,922.78x = 125,256,109,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,256,109,501.83/368,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,518.50

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