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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,313.60, 340,970.40 and 185,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,313.60, 340,970.40 and 185,323.20 is: 277,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,313.60 : 340,970.40 = 185,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,313.60/340,970.40 = 185,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,313.60x = 340,970.40 × 185,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,313.60x = 63,189,725,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189,725,633.28/227,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,984.80

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