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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.70, 550,929.15 and 227,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.70, 550,929.15 and 227,087.70 is: 340,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.70 : 550,929.15 = 227,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.70/550,929.15 = 227,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.70x = 550,929.15 × 227,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.70x = 125,109,233,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,109,233,536.46/367,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,845.36

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