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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,763.60, 334,145.40 and 185,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,763.60, 334,145.40 and 185,365.90 is: 278,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,763.60 : 334,145.40 = 185,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,763.60/334,145.40 = 185,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,763.60x = 334,145.40 × 185,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,763.60x = 61,939,162,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,162,801.86/222,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,048.85

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