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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,720.93, 377,766.75 and 227,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,720.93, 377,766.75 and 227,699.28 is: 314,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,720.93 : 377,766.75 = 227,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,720.93/377,766.75 = 227,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,720.93x = 377,766.75 × 227,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,720.93x = 86,017,216,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,017,216,982.94/273,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,251.52

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