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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.80, 550,235.70 and 226,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.80, 550,235.70 and 226,661.40 is: 339,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.80 : 550,235.70 = 226,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.80/550,235.70 = 226,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.80x = 550,235.70 × 226,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.80x = 124,717,194,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,717,194,091.98/366,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,992.10

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