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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,222.70, 407,556.45 and 244,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,222.70, 407,556.45 and 244,229.10 is: 365,646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,222.70 : 407,556.45 = 244,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,222.70/407,556.45 = 244,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,222.70x = 407,556.45 × 244,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,222.70x = 99,537,144,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537,144,982.70/272,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,646.01

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