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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,966.30, 341,949.45 and 183,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,966.30, 341,949.45 and 183,679.55 is: 275,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,966.30 : 341,949.45 = 183,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,966.30/341,949.45 = 183,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,966.30x = 341,949.45 × 183,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,966.30x = 62,809,121,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,809,121,098.75/227,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,519.33

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