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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,541.28, 454,016.08 and 227,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,541.28, 454,016.08 and 227,716.72 is: 341,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,541.28 : 454,016.08 = 227,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,541.28/454,016.08 = 227,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,541.28x = 454,016.08 × 227,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,541.28x = 103,387,052,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,387,052,564.86/302,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,728.75

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