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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,960.84, 403,015.20 and 227,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,960.84, 403,015.20 and 227,301.96 is: 313,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,960.84 : 403,015.20 = 227,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,960.84/403,015.20 = 227,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,960.84x = 403,015.20 × 227,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,960.84x = 91,606,144,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,606,144,869.79/291,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,761.75

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