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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,002.88, 310,302.63 and 186,701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,002.88, 310,302.63 and 186,701.49 is: 257,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,002.88 : 310,302.63 = 186,701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,002.88/310,302.63 = 186,701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,002.88x = 310,302.63 × 186,701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,002.88x = 57,933,963,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933,963,371.92/225,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,480.99

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