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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,028.52, 340,017.89 and 219,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,028.52, 340,017.89 and 219,155.32 is: 328,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,028.52 : 340,017.89 = 219,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,028.52/340,017.89 = 219,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,028.52x = 340,017.89 × 219,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,028.52x = 74,516,727,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,516,727,788.59/227,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,226.29

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