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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,901.70, 341,852.55 and 214,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,901.70, 341,852.55 and 214,779.70 is: 322,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,901.70 : 341,852.55 = 214,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,901.70/341,852.55 = 214,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,901.70x = 341,852.55 × 214,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,901.70x = 73,422,988,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422,988,133.24/227,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,169.55

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