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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.40, 408,005.10 and 222,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.40, 408,005.10 and 222,139.80 is: 333,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.40 : 408,005.10 = 222,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.40/408,005.10 = 222,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.40x = 408,005.10 × 222,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.40x = 90,634,171,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,634,171,312.98/272,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,209.70

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