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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,082.55, 550,623.83 and 227,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,082.55, 550,623.83 and 227,114.55 is: 340,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,082.55 : 550,623.83 = 227,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,082.55/550,623.83 = 227,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,082.55x = 550,623.83 × 227,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,082.55x = 125,054,682,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,054,682,234.15/367,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,671.83

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