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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,637.57, 492,318.11 and 227,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,637.57, 492,318.11 and 227,744.90 is: 314,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,637.57 : 492,318.11 = 227,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,637.57/492,318.11 = 227,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,637.57x = 492,318.11 × 227,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,637.57x = 112,122,940,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,122,940,530.30/356,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,389.03

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