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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,275.34, 337,614.11 and 187,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,275.34, 337,614.11 and 187,908.63 is: 281,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,275.34 : 337,614.11 = 187,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,275.34/337,614.11 = 187,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,275.34x = 337,614.11 × 187,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,275.34x = 63,440,603,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440,603,377.83/225,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,613.61

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