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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,382.92, 526,249.98 and 228,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,382.92, 526,249.98 and 228,385.28 is: 315,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,382.92 : 526,249.98 = 228,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,382.92/526,249.98 = 228,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,382.92x = 526,249.98 × 228,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,382.92x = 120,187,749,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187,749,032.29/381,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,136.68

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