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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,727.91, 408,534.17 and 222,306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,727.91, 408,534.17 and 222,306.63 is: 333,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,727.91 : 408,534.17 = 222,306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,727.91/408,534.17 = 222,306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,727.91x = 408,534.17 × 222,306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,727.91x = 90,819,851,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,819,851,929.01/272,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,005.34

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