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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,673.70, 346,010.55 and 227,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,673.70, 346,010.55 and 227,563.30 is: 341,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,673.70 : 346,010.55 = 227,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,673.70/346,010.55 = 227,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,673.70x = 346,010.55 × 227,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,673.70x = 78,739,302,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739,302,592.82/230,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,344.95

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