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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,023.40, 409,535.10 and 225,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,023.40, 409,535.10 and 225,784.20 is: 338,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,023.40 : 409,535.10 = 225,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,023.40/409,535.10 = 225,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,023.40x = 409,535.10 × 225,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,023.40x = 92,466,554,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,466,554,925.42/273,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,676.30

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