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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,163.80, 349,745.70 and 227,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,163.80, 349,745.70 and 227,979.80 is: 341,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,163.80 : 349,745.70 = 227,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,163.80/349,745.70 = 227,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,163.80x = 349,745.70 × 227,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,163.80x = 79,734,954,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,734,954,736.86/233,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,969.70

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