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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,819.80, 550,229.70 and 226,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,819.80, 550,229.70 and 226,851.80 is: 340,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,819.80 : 550,229.70 = 226,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,819.80/550,229.70 = 226,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,819.80x = 550,229.70 × 226,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,819.80x = 124,820,597,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,820,597,858.46/366,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,277.70

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