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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,373.82, 526,257.55 and 228,408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,373.82, 526,257.55 and 228,408.09 is: 315,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,373.82 : 526,257.55 = 228,408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,373.82/526,257.55 = 228,408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,373.82x = 526,257.55 × 228,408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,373.82x = 120,201,481,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,201,481,272.56/381,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,180.21

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