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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,337.20, 473,005.80 and 227,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,337.20, 473,005.80 and 227,209.20 is: 340,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,337.20 : 473,005.80 = 227,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,337.20/473,005.80 = 227,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,337.20x = 473,005.80 × 227,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,337.20x = 107,471,269,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,471,269,413.36/315,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,813.80

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