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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,683.40, 402,441.90 and 222,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,683.40, 402,441.90 and 222,027.40 is: 332,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,683.40 : 402,441.90 = 222,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,683.40/402,441.90 = 222,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,683.40x = 402,441.90 × 222,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,683.40x = 89,353,128,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,353,128,708.06/268,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,559.17

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