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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,767.44, 408,797.88 and 220,197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,767.44, 408,797.88 and 220,197.84 is: 330,011.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,767.44 : 408,797.88 = 220,197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,767.44/408,797.88 = 220,197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,767.44x = 408,797.88 × 220,197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,767.44x = 90,016,410,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016,410,172.58/272,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,011.57

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