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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,364.45, 376,907.79 and 224,796.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,364.45, 376,907.79 and 224,796.65 is: 309,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,364.45 : 376,907.79 = 224,796.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,364.45/376,907.79 = 224,796.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,364.45x = 376,907.79 × 224,796.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,364.45x = 84,727,608,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727,608,550.90/273,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,943.77

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