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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,047.20, 459,070.80 and 227,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,047.20, 459,070.80 and 227,315.20 is: 340,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,047.20 : 459,070.80 = 227,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,047.20/459,070.80 = 227,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,047.20x = 459,070.80 × 227,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,047.20x = 104,353,770,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,353,770,716.16/306,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,972.80

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