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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,898.20, 458,847.30 and 227,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,898.20, 458,847.30 and 227,166.20 is: 340,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,898.20 : 458,847.30 = 227,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,898.20/458,847.30 = 227,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,898.20x = 458,847.30 × 227,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,898.20x = 104,234,597,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234,597,521.26/305,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,749.30

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