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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,590.24, 376,110.26 and 229,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,590.24, 376,110.26 and 229,147.99 is: 316,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,590.24 : 376,110.26 = 229,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,590.24/376,110.26 = 229,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,590.24x = 376,110.26 × 229,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,590.24x = 86,184,910,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,184,910,097.38/272,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,170.20

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