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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,727.92, 341,134.92 and 209,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,727.92, 341,134.92 and 209,126.24 is: 313,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,727.92 : 341,134.92 = 209,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,727.92/341,134.92 = 209,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,727.92x = 341,134.92 × 209,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,727.92x = 71,340,263,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,340,263,152.30/227,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,269.73

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