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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,227.20, 408,340.80 and 219,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,227.20, 408,340.80 and 219,739.20 is: 329,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,227.20 : 408,340.80 = 219,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,227.20/408,340.80 = 219,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,227.20x = 408,340.80 × 219,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,227.20x = 89,728,480,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,728,480,719.36/272,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,608.80

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