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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.95, 376,905.72 and 224,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.95, 376,905.72 and 224,795.15 is: 309,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.95 : 376,905.72 = 224,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.95/376,905.72 = 224,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.95x = 376,905.72 × 224,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.95x = 84,726,577,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,726,577,863.26/273,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,941.70

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