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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,638.20, 492,318.98 and 227,745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,638.20, 492,318.98 and 227,745.53 is: 314,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,638.20 : 492,318.98 = 227,745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,638.20/492,318.98 = 227,745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,638.20x = 492,318.98 × 227,745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,638.20x = 112,123,447,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,123,447,029.16/356,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,389.90

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