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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,999.70, 403,499.55 and 227,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,999.70, 403,499.55 and 227,009.30 is: 340,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,999.70 : 403,499.55 = 227,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,999.70/403,499.55 = 227,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,999.70x = 403,499.55 × 227,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,999.70x = 91,598,150,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,598,150,395.82/268,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,513.95

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