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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,926.80, 409,390.20 and 229,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,926.80, 409,390.20 and 229,624.20 is: 344,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,926.80 : 409,390.20 = 229,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,926.80/409,390.20 = 229,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,926.80x = 409,390.20 × 229,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,926.80x = 94,005,897,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005,897,162.84/272,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,436.30

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