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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,374.24, 370,373.04 and 223,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,374.24, 370,373.04 and 223,584.48 is: 308,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,374.24 : 370,373.04 = 223,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,374.24/370,373.04 = 223,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,374.24x = 370,373.04 × 223,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,374.24x = 82,809,663,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,809,663,554.42/268,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,560.40

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