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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,005.60, 337,508.40 and 185,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,005.60, 337,508.40 and 185,607.20 is: 278,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,005.60 : 337,508.40 = 185,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,005.60/337,508.40 = 185,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,005.60x = 337,508.40 × 185,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,005.60x = 62,643,989,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643,989,100.48/225,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,410.80

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