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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,168.90, 375,127.63 and 227,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,168.90, 375,127.63 and 227,429.02 is: 339,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,168.90 : 375,127.63 = 227,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,168.90/375,127.63 = 227,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,168.90x = 375,127.63 × 227,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,168.90x = 85,314,906,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314,906,537.33/251,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,671.46

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