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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,891.56, 368,724.07 and 223,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,891.56, 368,724.07 and 223,795.03 is: 309,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,891.56 : 368,724.07 = 223,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,891.56/368,724.07 = 223,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,891.56x = 368,724.07 × 223,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,891.56x = 82,518,613,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,518,613,949.05/266,891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,184.05

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