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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,056.70, 459,085.05 and 227,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,056.70, 459,085.05 and 227,324.70 is: 340,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,056.70 : 459,085.05 = 227,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,056.70/459,085.05 = 227,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,056.70x = 459,085.05 × 227,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,056.70x = 104,361,371,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361,371,265.74/306,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,987.05

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