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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,385.92, 526,254.08 and 228,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,385.92, 526,254.08 and 228,388.32 is: 315,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,385.92 : 526,254.08 = 228,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,385.92/526,254.08 = 228,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,385.92x = 526,254.08 × 228,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,385.92x = 120,190,285,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190,285,224.35/381,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,140.86

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