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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,344.80, 383,017.20 and 227,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,344.80, 383,017.20 and 227,788.60 is: 341,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,344.80 : 383,017.20 = 227,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,344.80/383,017.20 = 227,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,344.80x = 383,017.20 × 227,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,344.80x = 87,246,951,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,246,951,763.92/255,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,682.90

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