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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,941.26, 552,160.95 and 226,875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,941.26, 552,160.95 and 226,875.79 is: 339,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,941.26 : 552,160.95 = 226,875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,941.26/552,160.95 = 226,875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,941.26x = 552,160.95 × 226,875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,941.26x = 125,271,951,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,271,951,806.53/368,941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,544.43

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