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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,292.24, 370,055.84 and 227,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,292.24, 370,055.84 and 227,726.12 is: 314,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,292.24 : 370,055.84 = 227,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,292.24/370,055.84 = 227,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,292.24x = 370,055.84 × 227,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,292.24x = 84,271,377,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,271,377,637.63/268,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,102.93

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