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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,177.28, 375,140.10 and 227,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,177.28, 375,140.10 and 227,437.38 is: 339,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,177.28 : 375,140.10 = 227,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,177.28/375,140.10 = 227,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,177.28x = 375,140.10 × 227,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,177.28x = 85,320,881,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,320,881,476.94/251,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,683.91

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