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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,392.60, 430,047.90 and 227,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,392.60, 430,047.90 and 227,716.20 is: 341,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,392.60 : 430,047.90 = 227,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,392.60/430,047.90 = 227,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,392.60x = 430,047.90 × 227,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,392.60x = 97,928,873,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,928,873,605.98/286,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,939.26

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