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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,363.45, 376,906.41 and 224,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,363.45, 376,906.41 and 224,795.65 is: 309,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,363.45 : 376,906.41 = 224,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,363.45/376,906.41 = 224,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,363.45x = 376,906.41 × 224,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,363.45x = 84,726,921,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,726,921,425.12/273,363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,942.39

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