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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,737.80, 400,106.70 and 220,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,737.80, 400,106.70 and 220,657.80 is: 330,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,737.80 : 400,106.70 = 220,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,737.80/400,106.70 = 220,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,737.80x = 400,106.70 × 220,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,737.80x = 88,286,664,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,286,664,187.26/266,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,986.70

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