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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,666.60, 401,039.10 and 226,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,666.60, 401,039.10 and 226,194.60 is: 338,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,666.60 : 401,039.10 = 226,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,666.60/401,039.10 = 226,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,666.60x = 401,039.10 × 226,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,666.60x = 90,712,878,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,712,878,808.86/267,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,902.50

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