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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,829.80, 379,244.70 and 227,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,829.80, 379,244.70 and 227,460.60 is: 341,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,829.80 : 379,244.70 = 227,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,829.80/379,244.70 = 227,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,829.80x = 379,244.70 × 227,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,829.80x = 86,263,227,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263,227,008.82/252,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,190.90

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