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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,410.22, 375,938.28 and 227,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,410.22, 375,938.28 and 227,012.24 is: 313,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,410.22 : 375,938.28 = 227,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,410.22/375,938.28 = 227,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,410.22x = 375,938.28 × 227,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,410.22x = 85,342,589,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342,589,164.86/272,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,287.04

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