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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,364.54, 369,933.71 and 227,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,364.54, 369,933.71 and 227,377.39 is: 313,433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,364.54 : 369,933.71 = 227,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,364.54/369,933.71 = 227,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,364.54x = 369,933.71 × 227,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,364.54x = 84,114,559,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114,559,391.10/268,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,433.96

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