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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,325.74, 306,986.40 and 205,323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,325.74, 306,986.40 and 205,323.75 is: 283,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,325.74 : 306,986.40 = 205,323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,325.74/306,986.40 = 205,323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,325.74x = 306,986.40 × 205,323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,325.74x = 63,031,598,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031,598,847.00/222,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,510.13

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