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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,972.12, 344,323.14 and 227,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,972.12, 344,323.14 and 227,332.29 is: 338,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,972.12 : 344,323.14 = 227,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,972.12/344,323.14 = 227,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,972.12x = 344,323.14 × 227,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,972.12x = 78,275,767,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275,767,916.19/230,972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,897.05

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