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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,333.20, 337,999.80 and 188,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,333.20, 337,999.80 and 188,469.20 is: 282,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,333.20 : 337,999.80 = 188,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,333.20/337,999.80 = 188,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,333.20x = 337,999.80 × 188,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,333.20x = 63,702,551,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702,551,906.16/225,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,703.80

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