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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,359.20, 473,038.80 and 227,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,359.20, 473,038.80 and 227,231.20 is: 340,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,359.20 : 473,038.80 = 227,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,359.20/473,038.80 = 227,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,359.20x = 473,038.80 × 227,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,359.20x = 107,489,174,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,489,174,170.56/315,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,846.80

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