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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,447.70, 399,671.55 and 224,457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,447.70, 399,671.55 and 224,457.30 is: 336,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,447.70 : 399,671.55 = 224,457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,447.70/399,671.55 = 224,457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,447.70x = 399,671.55 × 224,457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,447.70x = 89,709,196,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709,196,999.82/266,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,685.95

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