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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,045.94, 361,212.55 and 227,566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,045.94, 361,212.55 and 227,566.19 is: 341,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,045.94 : 361,212.55 = 227,566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,045.94/361,212.55 = 227,566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,045.94x = 361,212.55 × 227,566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,045.94x = 82,199,764,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199,764,117.80/241,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,012.85

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