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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,618.08, 348,908.70 and 227,144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,618.08, 348,908.70 and 227,144.69 is: 337,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,618.08 : 348,908.70 = 227,144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,618.08/348,908.70 = 227,144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,618.08x = 348,908.70 × 227,144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,618.08x = 79,252,756,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,252,756,755.26/234,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,794.76

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