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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.60, 374,523.78 and 226,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.60, 374,523.78 and 226,124.20 is: 311,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.60 : 374,523.78 = 226,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.60/374,523.78 = 226,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.60x = 374,523.78 × 226,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.60x = 84,688,890,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,688,890,133.48/272,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,353.24

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