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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951.10, 550,945.05 and 226,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951.10, 550,945.05 and 226,983.10 is: 340,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951.10 : 550,945.05 = 226,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951.10/550,945.05 = 226,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951.10x = 550,945.05 × 226,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951.10x = 125,055,215,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,055,215,378.66/366,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,795.31

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