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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,932.48, 552,148.71 and 226,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,932.48, 552,148.71 and 226,867.71 is: 339,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,932.48 : 552,148.71 = 226,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,932.48/552,148.71 = 226,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,932.48x = 552,148.71 × 226,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,932.48x = 125,264,713,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,264,713,417.15/368,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,532.90

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