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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,327.40, 367,991.10 and 227,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,327.40, 367,991.10 and 227,612.70 is: 341,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,327.40 : 367,991.10 = 227,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,327.40/367,991.10 = 227,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,327.40x = 367,991.10 × 227,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,327.40x = 83,759,447,846.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759,447,846.97/245,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,419.05

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