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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,044.70, 550,912.65 and 227,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,044.70, 550,912.65 and 227,076.70 is: 340,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044.70 : 550,912.65 = 227,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044.70/550,912.65 = 227,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044.70x = 550,912.65 × 227,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044.70x = 125,099,426,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,099,426,550.26/367,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,828.86

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