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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,472.40, 408,125.40 and 225,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,472.40, 408,125.40 and 225,816.40 is: 338,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,472.40 : 408,125.40 = 225,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,472.40/408,125.40 = 225,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,472.40x = 408,125.40 × 225,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,472.40x = 92,161,408,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,161,408,576.56/272,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,241.26

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