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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,042.70, 550,909.65 and 227,074.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,042.70, 550,909.65 and 227,074.70 is: 340,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,042.70 : 550,909.65 = 227,074.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,042.70/550,909.65 = 227,074.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,042.70x = 550,909.65 × 227,074.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,042.70x = 125,097,643,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,097,643,500.86/367,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,825.86

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