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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,316.60, 403,974.90 and 227,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,316.60, 403,974.90 and 227,844.60 is: 341,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,316.60 : 403,974.90 = 227,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,316.60/403,974.90 = 227,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,316.60x = 403,974.90 × 227,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,316.60x = 92,043,499,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043,499,500.54/269,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,766.90

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