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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,660.60, 401,030.10 and 226,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,660.60, 401,030.10 and 226,188.60 is: 338,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,660.60 : 401,030.10 = 226,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,660.60/401,030.10 = 226,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,660.60x = 401,030.10 × 226,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,660.60x = 90,708,436,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,708,436,876.86/267,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,893.50

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