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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,168.33, 678,205.71 and 227,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,168.33, 678,205.71 and 227,437.07 is: 341,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,168.33 : 678,205.71 = 227,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,168.33/678,205.71 = 227,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,168.33x = 678,205.71 × 227,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,168.33x = 154,249,116,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,249,116,148.64/452,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,132.07

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