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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,161.80, 349,742.70 and 227,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,161.80, 349,742.70 and 227,977.80 is: 341,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,161.80 : 349,742.70 = 227,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,161.80/349,742.70 = 227,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,161.80x = 349,742.70 × 227,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,161.80x = 79,733,571,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733,571,312.06/233,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,966.70

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