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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,390.66, 375,911.24 and 226,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,390.66, 375,911.24 and 226,992.64 is: 313,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,390.66 : 375,911.24 = 226,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,390.66/375,911.24 = 226,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,390.66x = 375,911.24 × 226,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,390.66x = 85,329,084,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329,084,773.27/272,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,259.95

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