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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,008.10, 337,598.55 and 221,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,008.10, 337,598.55 and 221,465.70 is: 332,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,008.10 : 337,598.55 = 221,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,008.10/337,598.55 = 221,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,008.10x = 337,598.55 × 221,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,008.10x = 74,766,499,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,766,499,194.74/225,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,283.59

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