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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,341.40, 408,512.10 and 228,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,341.40, 408,512.10 and 228,382.70 is: 342,574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,341.40 : 408,512.10 = 228,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,341.40/408,512.10 = 228,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,341.40x = 408,512.10 × 228,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,341.40x = 93,297,096,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,297,096,380.67/272,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,574.05

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