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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,862.45, 458,793.68 and 227,130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,862.45, 458,793.68 and 227,130.45 is: 340,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,862.45 : 458,793.68 = 227,130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,862.45/458,793.68 = 227,130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,862.45x = 458,793.68 × 227,130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,862.45x = 104,206,013,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,206,013,859.90/305,862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,695.68

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