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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,310.10, 453,902.55 and 227,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,310.10, 453,902.55 and 227,952.10 is: 342,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,310.10 : 453,902.55 = 227,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,310.10/453,902.55 = 227,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,310.10x = 453,902.55 × 227,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,310.10x = 103,468,039,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,468,039,467.86/302,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,257.96

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