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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,707.56, 375,984.63 and 223,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,707.56, 375,984.63 and 223,466.13 is: 308,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,707.56 : 375,984.63 = 223,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,707.56/375,984.63 = 223,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,707.56x = 375,984.63 × 223,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,707.56x = 84,019,830,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019,830,205.58/272,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,094.98

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