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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,934.23, 552,150.38 and 226,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,934.23, 552,150.38 and 226,868.75 is: 339,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,934.23 : 552,150.38 = 226,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,934.23/552,150.38 = 226,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,934.23x = 552,150.38 × 226,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,934.23x = 125,265,662,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,265,662,627.53/368,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,533.86

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