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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,225.28, 555,055.68 and 223,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,225.28, 555,055.68 and 223,388.80 is: 308,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,225.28 : 555,055.68 = 223,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,225.28/555,055.68 = 223,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,225.28x = 555,055.68 × 223,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,225.28x = 123,993,222,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,993,222,288.38/402,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,268.10

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