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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,375.62, 402,521.15 and 223,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,375.62, 402,521.15 and 223,074.23 is: 334,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,375.62 : 402,521.15 = 223,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,375.62/402,521.15 = 223,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,375.62x = 402,521.15 × 223,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,375.62x = 89,792,095,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,792,095,594.96/268,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,576.20

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