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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951.80, 550,427.70 and 226,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951.80, 550,427.70 and 226,983.80 is: 340,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951.80 : 550,427.70 = 226,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951.80/550,427.70 = 226,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951.80x = 550,427.70 × 226,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951.80x = 124,938,170,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,938,170,971.26/366,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,475.70

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