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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,224.20, 407,558.70 and 244,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,224.20, 407,558.70 and 244,230.60 is: 365,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,224.20 : 407,558.70 = 244,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,224.20/407,558.70 = 244,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,224.20x = 407,558.70 × 244,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,224.20x = 99,538,305,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538,305,836.22/272,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,648.26

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