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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,140.66, 337,267.20 and 183,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,140.66, 337,267.20 and 183,068.24 is: 274,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,140.66 : 337,267.20 = 183,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,140.66/337,267.20 = 183,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,140.66x = 337,267.20 × 183,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,140.66x = 61,742,914,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,914,044.71/225,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,241.51

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