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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,417.69, 368,823.83 and 227,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,417.69, 368,823.83 and 227,264.37 is: 313,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,417.69 : 368,823.83 = 227,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,417.69/368,823.83 = 227,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,417.69x = 368,823.83 × 227,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,417.69x = 83,820,514,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,820,514,124.89/267,417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,444.17

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