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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,998.20, 350,997.30 and 227,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,998.20, 350,997.30 and 227,437.20 is: 341,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,998.20 : 350,997.30 = 227,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,998.20/350,997.30 = 227,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,998.20x = 350,997.30 × 227,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,998.20x = 79,829,843,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,829,843,119.56/233,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,155.80

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