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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,701.56, 338,563.14 and 186,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,701.56, 338,563.14 and 186,185.44 is: 279,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,701.56 : 338,563.14 = 186,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,701.56/338,563.14 = 186,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,701.56x = 338,563.14 × 186,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,701.56x = 63,035,527,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035,527,188.68/225,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,287.07

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