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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,040.70, 550,906.65 and 227,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,040.70, 550,906.65 and 227,072.70 is: 340,822.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,040.70 : 550,906.65 = 227,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,040.70/550,906.65 = 227,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,040.70x = 550,906.65 × 227,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,040.70x = 125,095,860,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,095,860,463.46/367,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,822.86

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