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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,483.58, 333,336.57 and 185,282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,483.58, 333,336.57 and 185,282.98 is: 277,600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,483.58 : 333,336.57 = 185,282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,483.58/333,336.57 = 185,282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,483.58x = 333,336.57 × 185,282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,483.58x = 61,761,593,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761,593,032.58/222,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,600.68

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