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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,160.80, 349,741.20 and 227,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,160.80, 349,741.20 and 227,976.80 is: 341,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,160.80 : 349,741.20 = 227,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,160.80/349,741.20 = 227,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,160.80x = 349,741.20 × 227,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,160.80x = 79,732,879,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,732,879,604.16/233,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,965.20

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