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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,714.44, 353,037.12 and 227,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,714.44, 353,037.12 and 227,341.59 is: 313,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,714.44 : 353,037.12 = 227,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,714.44/353,037.12 = 227,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,714.44x = 353,037.12 × 227,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,714.44x = 80,260,022,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,260,022,366.24/255,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,865.82

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