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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,413.22, 375,942.42 and 227,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,413.22, 375,942.42 and 227,015.24 is: 313,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,413.22 : 375,942.42 = 227,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,413.22/375,942.42 = 227,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,413.22x = 375,942.42 × 227,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,413.22x = 85,344,656,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344,656,822.77/272,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,291.18

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