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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,542.40, 408,230.40 and 225,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,542.40, 408,230.40 and 225,886.40 is: 338,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,542.40 : 408,230.40 = 225,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,542.40/408,230.40 = 225,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,542.40x = 408,230.40 × 225,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,542.40x = 92,213,695,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213,695,426.56/272,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,346.24

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