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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,316.10, 403,974.15 and 227,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,316.10, 403,974.15 and 227,844.10 is: 341,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,316.10 : 403,974.15 = 227,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,316.10/403,974.15 = 227,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,316.10x = 403,974.15 × 227,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,316.10x = 92,043,126,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043,126,630.02/269,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,766.15

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