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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,652.92, 355,779.54 and 227,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,652.92, 355,779.54 and 227,388.60 is: 340,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,652.92 : 355,779.54 = 227,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,652.92/355,779.54 = 227,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,652.92x = 355,779.54 × 227,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,652.92x = 80,900,211,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,900,211,509.24/237,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,413.29

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