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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,773.38, 362,362.37 and 227,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,773.38, 362,362.37 and 227,814.30 is: 340,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,773.38 : 362,362.37 = 227,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,773.38/362,362.37 = 227,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,773.38x = 362,362.37 × 227,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,773.38x = 82,551,328,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551,328,528.82/242,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,034.52

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