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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,281.93, 535,724.44 and 227,176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,281.93, 535,724.44 and 227,176.57 is: 313,442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,281.93 : 535,724.44 = 227,176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,281.93/535,724.44 = 227,176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,281.93x = 535,724.44 × 227,176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,281.93x = 121,704,040,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,704,040,744.37/388,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,442.45

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