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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,217.15, 340,450.70 and 138,201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,217.15, 340,450.70 and 138,201.39 is: 207,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,217.15 : 340,450.70 = 138,201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,217.15/340,450.70 = 138,201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,217.15x = 340,450.70 × 138,201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,217.15x = 47,050,759,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050,759,275.47/227,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,073.98

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