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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,984.60, 550,995.30 and 227,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,984.60, 550,995.30 and 227,016.60 is: 340,845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984.60 : 550,995.30 = 227,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984.60/550,995.30 = 227,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984.60x = 550,995.30 × 227,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984.60x = 125,085,079,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,085,079,621.98/366,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,845.58

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