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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,374.64, 526,258.67 and 228,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,374.64, 526,258.67 and 228,408.90 is: 315,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,374.64 : 526,258.67 = 228,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,374.64/526,258.67 = 228,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,374.64x = 526,258.67 × 228,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,374.64x = 120,202,163,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,202,163,930.16/381,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,181.32

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