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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,484.46, 333,337.88 and 185,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,484.46, 333,337.88 and 185,283.86 is: 277,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,484.46 : 333,337.88 = 185,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,484.46/333,337.88 = 185,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,484.46x = 333,337.88 × 185,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,484.46x = 61,762,127,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,127,887.14/222,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,601.99

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