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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,481.08, 333,332.82 and 185,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,481.08, 333,332.82 and 185,280.48 is: 277,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,481.08 : 333,332.82 = 185,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,481.08/333,332.82 = 185,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,481.08x = 333,332.82 × 185,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,481.08x = 61,760,064,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,064,889.35/222,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,596.93

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