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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,049.30, 550,573.95 and 227,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,049.30, 550,573.95 and 227,081.30 is: 340,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,049.30 : 550,573.95 = 227,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,049.30/550,573.95 = 227,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,049.30x = 550,573.95 × 227,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,049.30x = 125,025,048,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,025,048,312.14/367,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,621.95

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