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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,476.58, 333,326.07 and 185,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,476.58, 333,326.07 and 185,275.98 is: 277,590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,476.58 : 333,326.07 = 185,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,476.58/333,326.07 = 185,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,476.58x = 333,326.07 × 185,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,476.58x = 61,757,314,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757,314,278.80/222,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,590.18

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