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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,027.60, 409,541.40 and 226,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,027.60, 409,541.40 and 226,371.60 is: 339,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,027.60 : 409,541.40 = 226,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,027.60/409,541.40 = 226,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,027.60x = 409,541.40 × 226,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,027.60x = 92,708,541,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,708,541,984.24/273,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,557.40

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