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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,968.34, 403,025.57 and 227,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,968.34, 403,025.57 and 227,309.46 is: 313,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,968.34 : 403,025.57 = 227,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,968.34/403,025.57 = 227,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,968.34x = 403,025.57 × 227,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,968.34x = 91,611,524,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,611,524,682.89/291,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,772.12

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