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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,802.30, 382,203.45 and 227,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,802.30, 382,203.45 and 227,246.10 is: 340,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,802.30 : 382,203.45 = 227,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,802.30/382,203.45 = 227,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,802.30x = 382,203.45 × 227,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,802.30x = 86,854,243,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,854,243,419.05/254,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,869.15

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