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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,111.26, 372,511.40 and 224,938.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,111.26, 372,511.40 and 224,938.82 is: 310,213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,111.26 : 372,511.40 = 224,938.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,111.26/372,511.40 = 224,938.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,111.26x = 372,511.40 × 224,938.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,111.26x = 83,792,274,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,792,274,752.55/270,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,213.93

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