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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.20, 550,797.90 and 227,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.20, 550,797.90 and 227,000.20 is: 340,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.20 : 550,797.90 = 227,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.20/550,797.90 = 227,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.20x = 550,797.90 × 227,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.20x = 125,031,233,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031,233,459.58/366,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,714.08

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