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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,003.60, 337,591.80 and 221,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,003.60, 337,591.80 and 221,461.20 is: 332,276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,003.60 : 337,591.80 = 221,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,003.60/337,591.80 = 221,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,003.60x = 337,591.80 × 221,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,003.60x = 74,763,485,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763,485,138.16/225,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,276.84

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