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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,310.30, 340,965.45 and 183,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,310.30, 340,965.45 and 183,023.55 is: 274,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,310.30 : 340,965.45 = 183,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,310.30/340,965.45 = 183,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,310.30x = 340,965.45 × 183,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,310.30x = 62,404,707,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,707,086.35/227,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,535.33

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