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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,010.60, 337,515.90 and 185,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,010.60, 337,515.90 and 185,612.20 is: 278,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,010.60 : 337,515.90 = 185,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,010.60/337,515.90 = 185,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,010.60x = 337,515.90 × 185,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,010.60x = 62,647,068,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647,068,733.98/225,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,418.30

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