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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,581.60, 430,331.40 and 227,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,581.60, 430,331.40 and 227,905.20 is: 342,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,581.60 : 430,331.40 = 227,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,581.60/430,331.40 = 227,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,581.60x = 430,331.40 × 227,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,581.60x = 98,074,763,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,074,763,783.28/286,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,222.82

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