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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,175.28, 375,137.12 and 227,435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,175.28, 375,137.12 and 227,435.38 is: 339,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,175.28 : 375,137.12 = 227,435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,175.28/375,137.12 = 227,435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,175.28x = 375,137.12 × 227,435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,175.28x = 85,319,453,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319,453,439.31/251,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,680.93

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