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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.80, 409,817.70 and 229,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.80, 409,817.70 and 229,909.20 is: 344,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.80 : 409,817.70 = 229,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.80/409,817.70 = 229,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.80x = 409,817.70 × 229,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.80x = 94,220,859,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,220,859,552.84/273,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,863.80

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