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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,007.60, 337,511.40 and 202,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,007.60, 337,511.40 and 202,457.20 is: 303,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,007.60 : 337,511.40 = 202,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,007.60/337,511.40 = 202,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,007.60x = 337,511.40 × 202,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,007.60x = 68,331,613,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,331,613,012.08/225,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,685.80

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