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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,265.10, 541,314.45 and 227,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,265.10, 541,314.45 and 227,906.70 is: 341,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,265.10 : 541,314.45 = 227,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,265.10/541,314.45 = 227,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,265.10x = 541,314.45 × 227,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,265.10x = 123,369,189,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,369,189,961.82/361,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,492.13

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