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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,713.30, 341,569.95 and 153,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,713.30, 341,569.95 and 153,063.70 is: 229,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,713.30 : 341,569.95 = 153,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,713.30/341,569.95 = 153,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,713.30x = 341,569.95 × 153,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,713.30x = 52,281,960,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,281,960,355.82/227,713.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,595.55

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