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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,973.40, 408,876.90 and 226,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,973.40, 408,876.90 and 226,317.40 is: 338,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,973.40 : 408,876.90 = 226,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,973.40/408,876.90 = 226,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,973.40x = 408,876.90 × 226,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,973.40x = 92,535,956,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,535,956,928.06/272,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,992.58

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