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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,228.20, 407,564.70 and 244,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,228.20, 407,564.70 and 244,234.60 is: 365,654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,228.20 : 407,564.70 = 244,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,228.20/407,564.70 = 244,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,228.20x = 407,564.70 × 244,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,228.20x = 99,541,401,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,541,401,478.62/272,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,654.26

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