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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,340.84, 341,179.74 and 183,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,340.84, 341,179.74 and 183,492.84 is: 275,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,340.84 : 341,179.74 = 183,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,340.84/341,179.74 = 183,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,340.84x = 341,179.74 × 183,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,340.84x = 62,604,039,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604,039,443.06/227,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,375.24

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