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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,560.68, 367,615.62 and 221,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,560.68, 367,615.62 and 221,166.78 is: 305,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,560.68 : 367,615.62 = 221,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,560.68/367,615.62 = 221,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,560.68x = 367,615.62 × 221,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,560.68x = 81,304,362,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,304,362,953.10/266,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,012.59

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