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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,364.96, 376,908.48 and 224,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,364.96, 376,908.48 and 224,797.16 is: 309,944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,364.96 : 376,908.48 = 224,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,364.96/376,908.48 = 224,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,364.96x = 376,908.48 × 224,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,364.96x = 84,727,955,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727,955,883.92/273,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,944.46

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