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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.20, 550,818.90 and 227,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.20, 550,818.90 and 227,014.20 is: 340,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.20 : 550,818.90 = 227,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.20/550,818.90 = 227,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.20x = 550,818.90 × 227,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.20x = 125,043,711,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,043,711,928.38/366,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,735.09

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