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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,930.24, 552,145.46 and 226,865.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,930.24, 552,145.46 and 226,865.50 is: 339,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,930.24 : 552,145.46 = 226,865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,930.24/552,145.46 = 226,865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,930.24x = 552,145.46 × 226,865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,930.24x = 125,262,755,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,262,755,855.63/368,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,529.65

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