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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,569, 377,557.28 and 227,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,569, 377,557.28 and 227,547.44 is: 314,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,569 : 377,557.28 = 227,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,569/377,557.28 = 227,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,569x = 377,557.28 × 227,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,569x = 85,912,192,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,912,192,517.36/273,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,042.13

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