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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,944.26, 552,165.44 and 226,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,944.26, 552,165.44 and 226,878.80 is: 339,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,944.26 : 552,165.44 = 226,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,944.26/552,165.44 = 226,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,944.26x = 552,165.44 × 226,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,944.26x = 125,274,632,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,274,632,428.67/368,944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,548.94

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