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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,015.70, 411,023.55 and 224,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,015.70, 411,023.55 and 224,808.20 is: 337,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,015.70 : 411,023.55 = 224,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,015.70/411,023.55 = 224,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,015.70x = 411,023.55 × 224,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,015.70x = 92,401,464,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,401,464,433.11/274,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,212.30

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