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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,942.26, 552,162.44 and 226,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,942.26, 552,162.44 and 226,876.79 is: 339,545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,942.26 : 552,162.44 = 226,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,942.26/552,162.44 = 226,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,942.26x = 552,162.44 × 226,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,942.26x = 125,272,841,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,272,841,945.77/368,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,545.93

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