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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,968.40, 408,869.40 and 226,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,968.40, 408,869.40 and 226,312.40 is: 338,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,968.40 : 408,869.40 = 226,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,968.40/408,869.40 = 226,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,968.40x = 408,869.40 × 226,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,968.40x = 92,532,215,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,532,215,200.56/272,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,985.08

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