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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,985.60, 550,996.80 and 227,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,985.60, 550,996.80 and 227,017.60 is: 340,847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,985.60 : 550,996.80 = 227,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,985.60/550,996.80 = 227,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,985.60x = 550,996.80 × 227,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,985.60x = 125,085,971,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,085,971,143.68/366,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,847.08

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