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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,089.30, 550,633.95 and 227,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,089.30, 550,633.95 and 227,121.30 is: 340,681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,089.30 : 550,633.95 = 227,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,089.30/550,633.95 = 227,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,089.30x = 550,633.95 × 227,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,089.30x = 125,060,698,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,060,698,548.14/367,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,681.95

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