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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,222.20, 407,555.70 and 244,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,222.20, 407,555.70 and 244,228.60 is: 365,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,222.20 : 407,555.70 = 244,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,222.20/407,555.70 = 244,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,222.20x = 407,555.70 × 244,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,222.20x = 99,536,758,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,536,758,033.02/272,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,645.26

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