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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,540.60, 430,269.90 and 227,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,540.60, 430,269.90 and 227,864.20 is: 342,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,540.60 : 430,269.90 = 227,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,540.60/430,269.90 = 227,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,540.60x = 430,269.90 × 227,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,540.60x = 98,043,106,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043,106,547.58/286,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,161.31

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