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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,643.70, 363,965.55 and 227,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,643.70, 363,965.55 and 227,091.70 is: 340,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,643.70 : 363,965.55 = 227,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,643.70/363,965.55 = 227,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,643.70x = 363,965.55 × 227,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,643.70x = 82,653,555,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,653,555,490.94/242,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,637.55

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