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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,772.13, 362,360.51 and 227,813.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,772.13, 362,360.51 and 227,813.05 is: 340,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,772.13 : 362,360.51 = 227,813.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,772.13/362,360.51 = 227,813.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,772.13x = 362,360.51 × 227,813.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,772.13x = 82,550,452,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550,452,982.66/242,772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,032.66

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