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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,096.64, 400,657.92 and 220,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,096.64, 400,657.92 and 220,264 is: 330,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,096.64 : 400,657.92 = 220,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,096.64/400,657.92 = 220,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,096.64x = 400,657.92 × 220,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,096.64x = 88,250,516,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,250,516,090.88/267,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,406.69

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