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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,562.40, 417,152.40 and 223,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,562.40, 417,152.40 and 223,266.40 is: 334,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,562.40 : 417,152.40 = 223,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,562.40/417,152.40 = 223,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,562.40x = 417,152.40 × 223,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,562.40x = 93,136,114,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,136,114,599.36/278,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,345.61

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