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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,583.14, 333,485.91 and 185,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,583.14, 333,485.91 and 185,382.27 is: 277,749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,583.14 : 333,485.91 = 185,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,583.14/333,485.91 = 185,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,583.14x = 333,485.91 × 185,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,583.14x = 61,822,375,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,375,008.82/222,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,749.59

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