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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.70, 400,625.70 and 223,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.70, 400,625.70 and 223,125.10 is: 335,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.70 : 400,625.70 = 223,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.70/400,625.70 = 223,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.70x = 400,625.70 × 223,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.70x = 89,389,649,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,389,649,375.07/266,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,511.85

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