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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,177.80, 409,766.70 and 223,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,177.80, 409,766.70 and 223,314.20 is: 334,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,177.80 : 409,766.70 = 223,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,177.80/409,766.70 = 223,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,177.80x = 409,766.70 × 223,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,177.80x = 91,506,722,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,506,722,797.14/273,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,971.30

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