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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,317.60, 403,976.40 and 227,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,317.60, 403,976.40 and 227,845.60 is: 341,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,317.60 : 403,976.40 = 227,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,317.60/403,976.40 = 227,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,317.60x = 403,976.40 × 227,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,317.60x = 92,044,245,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044,245,243.84/269,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,768.40

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