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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,937.60, 409,406.40 and 226,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,937.60, 409,406.40 and 226,281.60 is: 339,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,937.60 : 409,406.40 = 226,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,937.60/409,406.40 = 226,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,937.60x = 409,406.40 × 226,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,937.60x = 92,641,135,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,641,135,242.24/272,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,422.40

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