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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,327.60, 403,991.40 and 227,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,327.60, 403,991.40 and 227,855.60 is: 341,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,327.60 : 403,991.40 = 227,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,327.60/403,991.40 = 227,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,327.60x = 403,991.40 × 227,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,327.60x = 92,051,702,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,051,702,841.84/269,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,783.40

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