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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,802.60, 382,203.90 and 227,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,802.60, 382,203.90 and 227,246.40 is: 340,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,802.60 : 382,203.90 = 227,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,802.60/382,203.90 = 227,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,802.60x = 382,203.90 × 227,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,802.60x = 86,854,460,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,854,460,340.96/254,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,869.60

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