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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,709.60, 412,064.40 and 228,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,709.60, 412,064.40 and 228,053.60 is: 342,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,709.60 : 412,064.40 = 228,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,709.60/412,064.40 = 228,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,709.60x = 412,064.40 × 228,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,709.60x = 93,972,769,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,972,769,851.84/274,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,080.40

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