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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,206.26, 406,474.79 and 222,384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,206.26, 406,474.79 and 222,384.78 is: 332,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,206.26 : 406,474.79 = 222,384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,206.26/406,474.79 = 222,384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,206.26x = 406,474.79 × 222,384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,206.26x = 90,393,805,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,393,805,637.77/272,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,078.35

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