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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,021.32, 375,433.96 and 226,627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,021.32, 375,433.96 and 226,627.32 is: 312,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,021.32 : 375,433.96 = 226,627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,021.32/375,433.96 = 226,627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,021.32x = 375,433.96 × 226,627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,021.32x = 85,083,592,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,083,592,191.79/272,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,782.81

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