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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,015.67, 339,984.03 and 114,341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,015.67, 339,984.03 and 114,341.43 is: 171,240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,015.67 : 339,984.03 = 114,341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,015.67/339,984.03 = 114,341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,015.67x = 339,984.03 × 114,341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,015.67x = 38,874,260,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874,260,167.36/227,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,240.43

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