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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,505.10, 430,216.65 and 227,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,505.10, 430,216.65 and 227,828.70 is: 342,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,505.10 : 430,216.65 = 227,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,505.10/430,216.65 = 227,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,505.10x = 430,216.65 × 227,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,505.10x = 98,015,700,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,015,700,087.86/286,505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,108.05

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