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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,270.16, 543,327.48 and 227,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,270.16, 543,327.48 and 227,269.20 is: 340,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,270.16 : 543,327.48 = 227,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,270.16/543,327.48 = 227,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,270.16x = 543,327.48 × 227,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,270.16x = 123,481,601,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,481,601,717.62/362,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,855.02

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