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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,535.80, 337,331.70 and 202,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,535.80, 337,331.70 and 202,013.40 is: 302,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,535.80 : 337,331.70 = 202,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,535.80/337,331.70 = 202,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,535.80x = 337,331.70 × 202,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,535.80x = 68,145,523,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,145,523,644.78/225,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,149.48

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