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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,235.60, 337,853.40 and 221,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,235.60, 337,853.40 and 221,736.40 is: 332,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,235.60 : 337,853.40 = 221,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,235.60/337,853.40 = 221,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,235.60x = 337,853.40 × 221,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,235.60x = 74,914,396,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,914,396,643.76/225,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,604.60

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