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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,473.69, 337,772.78 and 201,517.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,473.69, 337,772.78 and 201,517.83 is: 301,885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,473.69 : 337,772.78 = 201,517.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,473.69/337,772.78 = 201,517.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,473.69x = 337,772.78 × 201,517.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,473.69x = 68,067,236,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067,236,651.08/225,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,885.50

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