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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,998.61, 377,872.38 and 228,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,998.61, 377,872.38 and 228,210.26 is: 314,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,998.61 : 377,872.38 = 228,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,998.61/377,872.38 = 228,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,998.61x = 377,872.38 × 228,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,998.61x = 86,234,352,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234,352,197.26/273,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,725.51

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