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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,936.27, 541,099.98 and 227,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,936.27, 541,099.98 and 227,522.52 is: 341,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,936.27 : 541,099.98 = 227,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,936.27/541,099.98 = 227,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,936.27x = 541,099.98 × 227,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,936.27x = 123,112,431,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112,431,021.55/360,936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,091.88

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