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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,729.20, 814,093.80 and 227,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,729.20, 814,093.80 and 227,153.20 is: 340,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,729.20 : 814,093.80 = 227,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,729.20/814,093.80 = 227,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,729.20x = 814,093.80 × 227,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,729.20x = 184,924,011,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,924,011,770.16/542,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,729.80

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