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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,294.24, 370,058.59 and 227,728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,294.24, 370,058.59 and 227,728.12 is: 314,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,294.24 : 370,058.59 = 227,728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,294.24/370,058.59 = 227,728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,294.24x = 370,058.59 × 227,728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,294.24x = 84,272,746,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272,746,990.55/268,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,105.69

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