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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,341.32, 380,195.10 and 224,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,341.32, 380,195.10 and 224,361.72 is: 309,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,341.32 : 380,195.10 = 224,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,341.32/380,195.10 = 224,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,341.32x = 380,195.10 × 224,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,341.32x = 85,301,226,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,301,226,571.57/275,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,801.76

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