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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,005.40, 458,100.90 and 227,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,005.40, 458,100.90 and 227,467.80 is: 340,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,005.40 : 458,100.90 = 227,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,005.40/458,100.90 = 227,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,005.40x = 458,100.90 × 227,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,005.40x = 104,203,203,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,203,203,901.02/306,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,527.34

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