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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,332.40, 367,998.60 and 227,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,332.40, 367,998.60 and 227,617.70 is: 341,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,332.40 : 367,998.60 = 227,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,332.40/367,998.60 = 227,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,332.40x = 367,998.60 × 227,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,332.40x = 83,762,994,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,762,994,935.22/245,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,426.55

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